Isaiah 42:3

“In Jesus, the Law no longer appears engraved on tables of stone but "upon the heart" of the Servant who becomes "a covenant to the people", because he will "faithfully bring forth justice".” — Catechism footnote: Jer 31:33; Is 42:3, 6.

“The Messiah's characteristics are revealed above all in the "Servant songs."” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Isa 42:1-9; cf. Mt 12:18-21; Jn 1:32-34; then cf. Isa 49:1-6; cf. Mt 3:17; Lk 2:32; finally cf. Isa 50:4-10 and Isa 52:13-53:12.

“…it should be subsequent to that law which was given by Moses, mild and tranquil, in which He would neither break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax.” — editor's note: Isa. xlii. 3.

“If He “neither did contend nor shout, nor was His voice heard abroad,” who “crushed not the bruised reed”—Israel’s faith, who “quenched not the burning flax”—that is, the momentary glow of the Gentiles—but made it shine more by the rising of His own light,—He can be none other than He who was predicted.” — editor's note: See Isa. xlii. 2, 3, and Matt. xii. 19, 20.

““He shall not contend,” says He, “nor shall His voice be heard in the street; a bruised reed shall He not crush, and smoking flax shall He not quench.”” — editor's note: Isa. xlii. 2, 3.

“And Thou, O God, from afar sawest me stumbling in that slippery path, and amid much smoke sending out some flashes of fidelity, which I exhibited in that my guidance of such as loved vanity and sought after leasing, I being their companion.” — editor's note: Isa. xlii. 3, and Matt. xii. 20.

“He shall shine and shall not be broken, until He sets judgment in the earth: and the nations shall hope in His name.”” — editor's note: Isa. xlii. 1–4.

“And in His name shall the Gentiles trust.’” — editor's note: Isa. xlii. 1–4.

“And in His name shall the Gentiles trust.’” — editor's note: Isa. xlii. 1–4.

“…him, nor did He rebuke him; for, saith the Prophet, “A bruised reed shall He not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench; He shall not strive nor cry” ( Isa. xlii. 2, 3; as quoted Matt. xii. 19, 20 ): and again He saith Himself, “I came not to condemn the world, but to save the world.” ( c. xii. 47.)” — the author cites it

“And in His name shall the Gentiles trust.”” — editor's note: Matt. xii. 17–21; see Isa. xlii. 1–4. [ R.V., “hope” for “trust.”]

“He shall shine forth, and shall not be shaken, until He set judgment in the earth, and in His name shall the nations trust.”” — editor's note: Isa. xlii. 2–4.

Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 135.

Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 135.

Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 135.

Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 135.

Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 135.

Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 123.

Cited together in Catechism §580.

Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 123.

Cited together in Confessions IV.2.

Cited together in Confessions IV.2.

Cited together in Catechism §580.

Cited together in Catechism §580.

Cited together in Catechism §580.

Cited together in Catechism §580.

Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 123.

Cited together in Confessions IV.2.

Cited together in Confessions IV.2.

Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 135.

Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 123.

Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 123.

Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 123.

Matthew 12:20 takes up the words of Isaiah 42:3 (12 words in common).