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Matthew 12:19
He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks these words in Matthew 12:19 to the assembled crowds and Pharisees immediately after healing a demon-oppressed man, using prophetic language to describe His public ministry.
The words — The Greek οὐκ (ouk, “not”) and ἐρίσει (erisei, “will He quarrel”) paired with οὐδὲ (oude, “nor”) and κραυγήσει (kraugasei, “will He cry out”) form a grammatical double negative emphasizing complete silence.
The thread — This description of restrained authority appears in Matthew 12:18-20 as a continuous prophecy, resurfaces in John 18:36 regarding His non-martial kingdom, and is later applied to church leadership in 2 Timothy 2:24.
Why it lands — The text states that His messianic work will lack public spectacle or force, requiring readers to evaluate His claims without relying on earthly displays of power or vocal dominance.
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The Greek words
King James Version
He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
Cross-references
- Matthew 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
- John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”
- 2 Timothy 2:24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
- 2 Corinthians 10:1 Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.
- Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
- Luke 17:20 When asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The kingdom of God will not come with observable signs.