Matthew 12:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 12:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 12:18 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 12:18 — KJV
“Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.”
— Matthew 12:18 (KJV)
Matthew 12:18 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 12:18
“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:18: behold, servant, whom
“While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:18: behold, whom, beloved
“Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly: and his...: or, nor in his angels, in whom he put light”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:18: behold, servant, whom
“Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will suddenly make him run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me? appoint me...: or, convent me in judgment?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:18: behold, chosen, well
“And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:18: whom, beloved, well
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