Matthew 12:19
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
American King James Version (AKJV)
He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He shall not strive, nor cry aloud; Neither shall any one hear his voice in the streets.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
His coming will not be with fighting or loud cries; and his voice will not be lifted up in the streets.
Webster's Revision
He shall not contend, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
World English Bible
He will not strive, nor shout; neither will anyone hear his voice in the streets.
English Revised Version (ERV)
He shall not strive, nor cry aloud; Neither shall any one hear his voice in the streets.
Clarke's Matthew 12:19 Bible Commentary
He shall not strive, nor cry - The spirit of Christ is not a spirit of contention, murmuring, clamor, or litigiousness. He who loves these does not belong to him. Christ therefore fulfilled a prophecy by withdrawing from this place, on account of the rage of the Pharisees.
Barnes's Matthew 12:19 Bible Commentary
He shall not strive ... - He shall not shout as a warrior.
He shall be meek, retiring, and peaceful. Streets were places of concourse. The meaning is, that he should not seek publicity and popularity.
Wesley's Matthew 12:19 Bible Commentary
12:19 He shall not strive, nor clamour; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets - That is, he shall not be contentious, noisy, or ostentatious: but gentle, quiet, and lowly. We may observe each word rises above the other, expressing a still higher degree of humility and gentleness.