This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: "Heres is my servant whom I have chosen,  the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put My Spirit on Him,and He will proclaim justice to the nations.

            He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets. A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out, till He has brought justice through to victory.

                       In His name the nations will put their hope."