Matthew 12:21

Modern

In His name the nations will put their hope.”

Traditional

And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

Literal

And in His name the nations will hope.”

Latin

…et in nomine ejus gentes sperabunt.

Greek

English

In His name the nations will put their hope.”

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

Isaiah 11:10
On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.
Romans 15:12–13
And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”
Isaiah 42:4
He will not grow weak or discouraged before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put their hope.”
Colossians 1:27
To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Ephesians 1:12–13
…in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.