Matthew 20:28
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 20
“Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”Matthew 20:28
What Does Matthew 20:28 Mean?
Matthew 20:28 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 20, verse 28 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Servanthood, and Discipleship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 20:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 53:5“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”John 10:10“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”Mark 10:45“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”Philippians 2:7“But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:”2 Corinthians 8:9“For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.”Luke 22:27“For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.”Galatians 1:4“Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:”Hebrews 9:28“So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”Titus 2:14“Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”1 Peter 3:18“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:”John 10:11“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”John 19:30“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.”1 John 3:16“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”Matthew 26:28“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”Philippians 2:4“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”1 Timothy 2:6“Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.”Galatians 2:20“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”Ephesians 5:2“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.”1 Peter 2:24“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”Revelation 1:5“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,”
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