MATTHEW—NOTE ON Matthew 20:28 Son of Man. See note on 8:20. came not to be served but to serve. Jesus will give his life as a ransom (that is, the price of release, often referring to the money paid to release slaves) for many. “For,” as used here, means “in place of.” It signifies the substitution of Jesus’ life on the cross for all those who accept him as their payment for their sins (see notes on 1 Pet. 2:24; 3:18).

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