Isaiah, 42

6. I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

Verse im Zusammenhang mit Isaiah, 42:

Chapter 42 of Isaiah begins with the prophecy of a servant chosen by God, who would bring justice to the nations and light to the peoples. He would be kind and compassionate, would not give up until justice was established on Earth. Next, five verses related to the topics addressed in Isaiah 42:

Psalm 72:1-2: "O God, give the king your judgments and your righteousness to the Son of the King. He will judge your people with righteousness and your poor with equity." This psalm talks about the justice and equity that the king must have to govern the people wisely.

John 12:46: "I am the light that came to the world, that everyone who believes in me does not remain in darkness." Jesus identifies himself as the light of the world, which would bring truth and hope to people.

Matthew 12:18-21: "Here is my servant, who I chose, my beloved, in whom my soul is pleased. No one will hear your voice on the streets. The track cane will not break, nor erase the wick that smokes until you win justice. " This passage cites the prophecy of Isaiah 42, which is applied to Jesus as the servant chosen by God.

Ephesians 4:1-3: "I therefore, prisoner of the Lord, pray you that you are worthy of the vocation with which you were called, with all humility and meekness, with long-term, enduring one another in love, trying to keep the unity of the Spirit by the bond of peace. " This verse talks about the need to act with humility and meekness, virtues that are also attributed to the servant of Isaiah 42.

1 Peter 2:23: "Which, when they insulted him, did not insult, and when he had a bass he did not threaten, but he surrendered to the one who judges precisely." This verse describes the peaceful and just attitude that the servant of Isaiah 42 should have, and was also exemplified by Jesus in his earthly life.