Matthew 12:9-21

9Then Jesus left that place and entered their synagogue.

10A man was there who had a withered hand. And they asked Jesus, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” so that they could accuse him.

11He said to them, “Would not any one of you, if he had one sheep that fell into a pit on the Sabbath, take hold of it and lift it out?

12How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”

13Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out and it was restored, as healthy as the other.

14But the Pharisees went out and plotted against him, as to how they could assassinate him.

15Now when Jesus learned of this, he went away from there. Great crowds followed him, and he healed them all.

16But he sternly warned them not to make him known.

17This fulfilled what was spoken by Isaiah the prophet:

18“Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I take great delight. I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.

19He will not quarrel or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets.

20He will not break a bruised reed or extinguish a smoldering wick, until he brings justice to victory.

21And in his name the Gentiles will hope.”