New International VersionFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
New Living TranslationFor even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
English Standard VersionFor even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Berean Standard BibleFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
Berean Literal BibleFor even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."
King James BibleFor even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
New King James VersionFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
New American Standard BibleFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
NASB 1995“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
NASB 1977“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
Legacy Standard BibleFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
Amplified BibleFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
Christian Standard BibleFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life—a ransom for many.”
American Standard VersionFor the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Contemporary English VersionThe Son of Man did not come to be a slave master, but a slave who will give his life to rescue many people.
English Revised VersionFor verily the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationIt's the same way with the Son of Man. He didn't come so that others could serve him. He came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many people."
Good News TranslationFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served; he came to serve and to give his life to redeem many people."
International Standard Versionbecause even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many people."
NET BibleFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
New Heart English BibleFor the Son of Man also did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Webster's Bible TranslationFor even the son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Weymouth New TestamentFor the Son of Man also did not come to be waited upon, but to wait on others, and to give His life as the redemption-price for a multitude of people." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
World English BibleFor the Son of Man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor even the Son of Man did not come to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give His life [as] a ransom for many.”
Berean Literal BibleFor even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."
Young's Literal Translation for even the Son of Man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.'
Smith's Literal TranslationFor also the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his soul a ransom for many. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the Son of man also is not come to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a redemption for many.
Catholic Public Domain VersionSo, too, the Son of man has not come so that they would minister to him, but so that he would minister and would give his life as a redemption for many.”
New American BibleFor the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
New Revised Standard VersionFor the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor also the Son of man did not come to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life as a salvation for the sake of many.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English“For even The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve and give his life a ransom in the place of the many.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Godbey New Testament
for the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His soul a ransom for many.
Haweis New Testament
For the Son of man came not to be waited upon, but to be a servant, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Mace New Testament
for the son of man himself is not come to receive the services of men, but to do them service, and to lay down his life a ransom for many.
Weymouth New Testament
For the Son of Man also did not come to be waited upon, but to wait on others, and to give His life as the redemption-price for a multitude of people."
Worrell New Testament
for even the Son of Man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his soul a ransom for many."
Worsley New Testament
For the Son of man came not to be ministred unto, but to minister and to give his life a ransom for many.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Request of James and John… 44and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all. 45ForeventheSonof Mandid not cometo be served,butto serve,andto giveHislifeas a ransomformany.”46Next, they came to Jericho. And as Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho with a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting beside the road.…
Cross References Matthew 20:28just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
Philippians 2:5-8Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: / Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. ...
Isaiah 53:10-12Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. / After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. / Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.
1 Timothy 2:5-6For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, / who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.
John 13:14-15So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. / I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.
Luke 22:27For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves.
1 Peter 2:24He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”
Romans 5:8But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
Hebrews 9:28so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.
John 10:11I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.
Galatians 1:4who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
Titus 2:14He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
Isaiah 42:1“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.
Treasury of Scripture For even the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. came. Matthew 20:28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Luke 22:26,27 But yeshall notbe so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve… John 13:14 If I then,your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. and to. Isaiah 53:10-12 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath puthim to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall seehis seed, he shall prolonghis days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand… Daniel 9:24,26 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy… 2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made himto be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. Jump to Previous LifeMinisterMinisteredMultitudeOthersRansomRedemption-PriceSalvationServantServantsServeServedWaitWaitedJump to Next LifeMinisterMinisteredMultitudeOthersRansomRedemption-PriceSalvationServantServantsServeServedWaitWaitedMark 10 1.Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;13.blesses the children that are brought unto him;17.resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life;23.tells his disciples of the danger of riches;28.promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel;32.foretells his death and resurrection;35.bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him;46.and restores to Bartimaeus his sight.For even the Son of ManThe title "Son of Man" is a messianic term rooted in Daniel 7:13-14, where it describes a figure with authority, glory, and sovereign power. Jesus frequently uses this title to emphasize both His humanity and His divine authority. It reflects His role as the representative of humanity and His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. did not come to be served
In the cultural context of the first century, leaders and kings were typically served by others. Jesus contrasts this expectation by highlighting His mission as one of humility and service. This statement challenges the disciples' understanding of greatness and leadership, which they often equated with power and status. but to serve
Jesus exemplifies servant leadership, a concept that is countercultural both in His time and today. His life and ministry were marked by acts of service, such as healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and washing the disciples' feet (John 13:1-17). This phrase underscores the call for His followers to adopt a similar posture of humility and service. and to give His life
This phrase foreshadows Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross. It highlights the voluntary nature of His sacrifice, emphasizing that He willingly laid down His life. This act of giving is central to the Christian understanding of atonement and redemption. as a ransom for many
The term "ransom" refers to the price paid to release someone from bondage or captivity. In the biblical context, it signifies Jesus' death as the means of liberating humanity from sin and death. The word "many" indicates the vast scope of His redemptive work, aligning with prophecies such asIsaiah 53:11-12, which speak of the suffering servant bearing the sins of many. This phrase encapsulates the core of the Gospel message, highlighting the substitutionary nature of Christ's atonement. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus Christ (Son of Man)The central figure in this verse, Jesus refers to Himself as the "Son of Man," a title that emphasizes both His humanity and His divine mission. 2. DisciplesThe immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, who are being instructed on the nature of true greatness and servanthood. 3. RansomThe concept of a ransom highlights the sacrificial nature of Jesus' mission, indicating a payment made for the liberation of others. 4. ServiceThe act of serving others, which Jesus exemplifies and calls His followers to emulate. 5. The ManyRefers to those who benefit from Jesus' sacrificial act, indicating the broad scope of His redemptive work. Teaching Points Understanding True GreatnessTrue greatness in the Kingdom of God is measured by one's willingness to serve others, following the example of Christ. The Nature of Christ's MissionJesus' mission was not to seek personal glory or power but to serve humanity and provide salvation through His sacrificial death. The Call to ServanthoodAs followers of Christ, we are called to adopt a servant's heart, prioritizing the needs of others above our own desires. The Cost of RedemptionJesus' life given as a ransom underscores the immense cost of our redemption, calling us to live lives of gratitude and obedience. Living SacrificiallyEmulating Christ's example involves living sacrificially, being willing to give of ourselves for the benefit of others. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Mark 10
Did Jesus come to serve or be served?
What does Jesus' life as a ransom signify?
Did Christ's death pay a ransom to free humanity?
Did Christ's death pay a ransom to free humanity?Verse 45. - A ransom for many ( λύτρον ἀντὶ πολλῶν; from λύω. to loose, or set free). Not that Christ died only for the elect. For Christ died for all; and has obtained for all the means necessary and sufficient for their salvation. Yet the fruit of his death and his full salvation comes only to those who persevere to the end. When our Lord says that he came "to give his life a ransom for many," he regards the vast multitude of those who are included within his purposes of mercy. He "is the Savior of all men, specially of them that believe."
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Forγὰρ(gar)Conjunction
Strong's 1063:For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.evenκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.theὁ(ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.SonΥἱὸς(Huios)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207:A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.of Manἀνθρώπου(anthrōpou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 444:A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.did not comeἦλθεν(ēlthen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2064:To come, go.to be served,διακονηθῆναι(diakonēthēnai)Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive
Strong's 1247:From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon.butἀλλὰ(alla)Conjunction
Strong's 235:But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.to serve,διακονῆσαι(diakonēsai)Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 1247:From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.to giveδοῦναι(dounai)Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 1325:To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.Hisαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.lifeψυχὴν(psychēn)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5590:From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely.[as] a ransomλύτρον(lytron)Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3083:From luo; something to loosen with, i.e. A redemption price.forἀντὶ(anti)Preposition
Strong's 473:A primary particle; opposite, i.e. Instead or because of.many.”πολλῶν(pollōn)Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 4183:Much, many; often.
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