Matthew 12:21

BIBLE IN TEN · Aug 8, 2025 · 8m

Friday, 8 August 2025 And in His name Gentiles will trust.” Matthew 12:21 “And in His name, Gentiles, they will hope” (CG). In the previous verse, the tender care of Jesus was noted, saying that He would not break a bruised reed, nor would He quench a smoking flax until He had ejected judgment into victory. Matthew’s words were based upon the prophecy of Isaiah 42:4. Matthew next finishes the citation from that verse, saying, “And in His name, Gentiles, they will hope.” A new word is introduced into the New Testament, elpizó, to expect or confide. As such, it provides a sense of trust. When…