Jesus, the Christ: Meekness of

In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.

He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets.

The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back.

I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.

Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.

He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.

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.

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

A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory.

“Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”

Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. …

And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. …

But some of the scribes were sitting there and thinking in their hearts, …

For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves.

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?” …

After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.

So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.

The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so He did not open His mouth.

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.

…but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.