Matthew 12:20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment to victory. I. THE SPECIAL TREATMENT, NEGATIVELY STATED. 1. Considerate, not arbitrary. 2. Sparing. 3. Merciful. 4. Conciliating — He does not reject and despise. II. THE WORKS IN THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST THAT FULFILS THE PROMISE, 1. The redemptive works. (1) The incarnation. (2) Atonement. 2. Co-operative works. (1) Means of grace. (2) Discipline. (3) Example. (4) Guidance. (5) Support. (W. E. M. Linfield, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.WEB: He won't break a bruised reed. He won't quench a smoking flax, until he leads justice to victory. |
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