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Matthew 12:16

Matthew 12:16
And charged them that they should not make him known:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

A bruised reed shall he not break,.... Various are the thoughts of interpreters, about what is meant by this, and by

the smoking flax shall he not quench. Some think the Scribes and Pharisees are…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 12:14-21

This account is found also in Mar 3:6-12. Mat 12:14 The Pharisees ... held a council ... - Mark adds that the Herodians also took a part in this plot. They were probably a “political” party attached…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 12:14-21

As in the midst of Christ's greatest humiliations, there were proofs of his dignity, so in the midst of his greatest honours, he gave proofs of his humility; and when the mighty works he did gave him…

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