Matthew 20:28

Updated: June 3, 2025
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even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Even as{G5618} the Son{G5207} of man{G444} came{G2064}{(G5627)} not{G3756} to be ministered unto{G1247}{(G5683)}, but{G235} to minister{G1247}{(G5658)}, and{G2532} to give{G1325}{(G5629)} his{G846} life{G5590} a ransom{G3083} for{G473} many{G4183}.
KJV with Strongs
(28) Exactly as the Son of Humanity didn't come to be served, rather to serve and grant His life, a ransom, in place of many. 
The F.O.G
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."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
even as the Son of Man did not come to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Matthew 20:28

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