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This was to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:
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"Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall proclaim justice to the Gentiles.
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He will not wrangle or cry aloud, nor will any one hear his voice in the streets;
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he will not break a bruised reed or quench a smoldering wick, till he brings justice to victory;
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