A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.
Matthew says Christ will lead justice to victory, and that word victory is emphatic: it tells us justice is not established without great struggle and violent opposition. The devil throws all difficulties in the way; victory comes only through fighting.
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The Pharisees raged at His miracles, not truly caring about the sabbath law they pretended to uphold, their real fury was that His doctrine opposed their pride and hypocrisy. They resolved not merely to imprison or banish Him, but to destroy Him, the very source of life, treating the Glory of Israel as an outlaw and plague.
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Commenting on Matthew 12:14-21
And Jesus knew their thoughts,.... He not only heard their blasphemous words, but was privy to their secret thoughts; he knew their vile malicious intentions and designs, with what view they expressed themselves in this manner, on purpose to reproach him, and set the people against him, contrary to the inward light of their minds, and dictates of their consciences; who must, and did know...