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Matthew 20

Matthew 20:28

A Mother’s Request · Matthew 20:20–28
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Translations

Modern
…just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
Traditional
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Literal
…even as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
Latin
Sicut Filius hominis non venit ministrari, sed ministrare, et dare animam suam redemptionem pro multis.

Original

Greek
English
…just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

Notes

Matthew 20:28

  • The phrase the Son of Man … come: This expression suggests that Jesus already existed before his birth on earth. It points back to Daniel’s vision of the Son of Man coming from heaven to receive authority and glory (see Daniel 7:13–14).

  • as a ransom for many: Jesus said he would freely give his life as a payment to rescue many people. His death brought freedom from the power and penalty of sin (see Matthew 26:26–29; Isaiah 53:10–12; Romans 3:24). In this way, he bought them out of slavery to sin (see Galatians 5:1).

Matthew 20:25–28

Rulers who do not know God often desire power and control. But those who follow the Son of Man should not act this way (Matthew 18:1–5; 19:13–15; 23:1–12).

Matthew 20:20–28

Each time Jesus predicted his suffering in the Gospel of Matthew, he also gave teaching about what it means to be his disciple. These teachings showed that discipleship is shaped by Jesus own path of service and sacrifice (see Matthew 16:24–28; 17:24–18:5). This teaching called the Messiah's disciples to imitate his service and sacrifice.

Events

Parallels

Mark 10:35–45

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Deacon, Deaconess Exaltation of Christ Gospel Gospel of Matthew Humility Ransom Reconciliation Redeemer, Redemption Son of Man Soul

Topics

Atonement: Made by Jesus: Redemption By Being Selfish Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Duties of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Example: Christ, Our Fellowship of the Righteous Greatness Humility: The Who Have are Greatest in Christ's Kingdom Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Example, An Jesus, the Christ: Humanity of Jesus, the Christ: Listens to the Mother of James and John in Behalf of Her Sons (In Peraea) Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Life: Life of Christ, a Ransom Man: Equality of Ministering Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Sufferings Being for Others: Fulfilled Ransom: Figurative Redemption is by Christ Redemption of Our Souls Servants: Christ Condescended to the office of Service Serving Others The Atonement: Redemption By The Death of Christ: Acceptable, As a Sacrifice to God The Example of Christ: Conformity To, Required in Ministering to Others The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Becoming a Servant