Matthew 20:27-28 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

²⁷and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave —

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.”

— Matthew 20:27-28

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To be a Ransom!

Illustration of Matthew 20:28 NLT

Illustration of Matthew 20:28 NLT -- "It is the same with the Son of Man. The Son of Man did not come for other people to serve him. The Son of Man came to serve other people. The Son of Man came to give his life to save many people."

Servant!

Illustration of Matthew 20:26-27 NLT

Illustration of Matthew 20:26-27 NLT -- "But it should not be that way with you. If one of you wants to become great, then he must serve you like a servant. If one of you wants to become first, then he must serve you like a slave."

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