Matthew 20:28

28 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.”

Matthew 20:28 in Other Translations

KJV
28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
ESV
28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
NLT
28 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
MSG
28 That is what the Son of Man has done: He came to serve, not be served - and then to give away his life in exchange for the many who are held hostage."
CSB
28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life-a ransom for many."

Matthew 20:28 In-Context

26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—
28 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.”
29 As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him.
30 Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Matthew 8:20
  • 2. Isaiah 42:1; Luke 12:37; Luke 22:27; John 13:13-16; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:7
  • 3. Exodus 30:12; Isaiah 44:22; Isaiah 53:10; Matthew 26:28; 1 Timothy 2:6; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 9:28; 1 Peter 1:18,19
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