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That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaias the prophet, saying:
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{"arr":[{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"He instructed them not to disclose His miracles, as He sought to avoid inciting His adversaries’ malice, which was already evident (Matt. 12:14). This directive aligns with God’s overarching design in the unfolding of history, fulfilling the prophetic word regarding the Messiah’s humble appearance as a servant (Phil. 2:7), characterized by meekness and compassion: ‘that what has been spoken may be fulfilled’ (see Mt. 1:22)."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"He instructed those He healed not to reveal His identity. In this humility of Jesus, marked by His gentle spirit and lack of pride, Matthew the Evangelist finds affirmation of the prophecy of Isaiah that describes the nature of the anticipated Messiah (Isaiah 42:1-4)."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"In the prophet Isaiah’s writings, particularly Isaiah 42:1-4, the coming Messiah is depicted as the gentle and lowly Servant of the Lord, the cherished and anointed messenger of God's truth to the nations. The passage states, \\"Behold, this is my child, whom I hold by the hand, my chosen one, with whom my soul is well pleased; I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall declare judgment to the nations.\\" For our redemption, the Lord Jesus Christ humbled Himself, taking on the form of a servant, resembling humanity and willingly embracing servitude, obedient even to the point of death on the cross (Phil. 2:7-8). He consistently acted in accordance with His Father's will, which is why the Father did not abandon Him (John 8:29), continually shielding His life from the treachery of His adversaries (Matt. 2:12-15; Luke 4:29-30; John 10:39), until at last, the appointed time arrived (12:23; cf. 7:6, 30). In His humanity, He participated in the Holy Spirit, while in His divine nature, He bestows spiritual gifts and sanctifies all creation. The Holy Spirit descended upon Him during His baptism (Matt. 3:16) and remained with Him (John 1:32). Moreover, the Heavenly Father affirmed Him on two occasions—first at His baptism and again during His transfiguration—saying, \\"This is My beloved Son, about whom I am well pleased\\" (Matt. 3:17; 17:5)."},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The Gospel of Matthew does not specify the location where Jesus withdrew from the deadly conspiracy of the Pharisees. Instead, it focuses on a significant aspect of Christ's mission: despite being persecuted, He continues to heal the sick while instructing them not to reveal His identity or His miracles. This behavior reflects the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy, as quoted by Matthew from the Hebrew text (though not precisely from Isaiah 42:1-4). In the Septuagint version of Isaiah 42:1, the phrases ‘My offspring, my chosen’ include references to Jacob and Israel, indicating a reading of the prophecy that applies it to the nation of Israel rather than to the Messiah. However, it is possible that they perceived a representative illustration of God's people in this prophecy, seeing the characteristics attributed to Israel as fully realized in the Messiah. According to the Evangelist's interpretation, the prophecy suggests that the Messiah will come and act as a humble servant of the Lord; imbued with the Spirit of God, He will declare God's judgments to the nations. He will not approach His role as a fearsome Judge, ready to condemn the disobedient, but rather as a gentle and meek figure, extending forgiveness to His adversaries and earnestly desiring the salvation of humanity. He will not reject even those whose faith is fragile, like a bruised reed or a smoldering wick, but will nurture and uphold them. His ministry will continue until He has achieved the victory that God ordained for Him to proclaim to the world. In Him, the nations will place their trust."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The Evangelist Matthew, at this juncture in his account, reflects on the actions of the Lord Jesus as a fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophetic declarations: “Behold, My chosen servant, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will place My Spirit upon Him, and He will proclaim the truth to the nations. He will neither shout nor raise His voice, nor will anyone hear His cries in the wilderness. He will not break a bruised reed, nor extinguish a smoldering wick, until He brings forth victory in justice. In His name, the nations will place their hope.” \\n\\nThe full passage from Isaiah reads: “This is My servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul is well pleased. I will put My Spirit upon Him, and He will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not raise His voice, nor will He make it heard in the streets. He will not crush a bruised reed, nor extinguish a flickering flame; instead, He will establish justice according to the truth. He will not falter nor be discouraged until He has set justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for His law.”\\n\\nThus says the Lord God, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who laid the foundations of the earth and gave breath to its inhabitants. “I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand and guard you. I will appoint you as a covenant for My people and a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring forth those bound in darkness, and to free the captives.”\\n\\nThe gentle demeanor of the Divine teacher toward those lacking faith, as well as His thoughtful approach to all, even the faintest inclinations to belief, is captured perfectly by the prophet. To Him, the voice of God the Father testified from heaven at His baptism, affirming Him as His beloved Son, in whom He finds delight. The Spirit descended upon Him like a gentle dove, compelling Him to engage with the prejudices and passions of humanity quietly and unobtrusively, not through the display of power but through the illumination of truth.\\n\\nIf there remained a damaged support for those who had relied upon it, He allowed it to stand, providing support for a while longer. If a lamp still flickered, dim though its light was, He permitted it to glow as long as it could. He sought only the purification of the temple services and did not reject the teachers of the law, instead encouraging compliance with their teachings. \\n\\nWhen the fervor of humanity, provoked by His illuminating presence, turned against Him, He withdrew without retaliating against those who were guilty. He departed from Nazareth without causing any disturbance and left Jerusalem shortly thereafter, maintaining the peace, with His voice silent in the streets. Instead, He went to the sea and instructed those healed not to disclose His identity as the Son of God. \\n\\nWherever He observed even the slightest signs of faith and conversion, He nurtured them, encouraging growth and elevating their spirits — as seen in His interactions with the Samaritan woman, the courtier from Capernaum, and the paralytic. This gentle engagement characterized His relationship with His disciples as well."}]}
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