Matthew 12:19

Modern

He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets.

Traditional

He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

Literal

He will not quarrel, nor will He cry out; nor will anyone hear His voice in the streets.

Latin

Non contendet, neque clamabit, neque audiet aliquis in plateis vocem ejus:

Greek

English

He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets.

This summary of the ministry of Jesus explains that Jesus is the Messiah, God's servant who will bring salvation to all nations (see Isaiah 42:1–4).

Theme notes and profiles

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.
2 Timothy 2:24–25
And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
John 18:36–38
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 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.