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Matthew 20:28 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 20:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 20 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 20:28
Jesus presents Himself as the ultimate example: 'the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.' This verse encapsulates the gospel—Christ's incarnation, servanthood, and substitutionary atonement. The word 'ransom' (Greek 'lutron'—redemption price) indicates payment securing freedom from slavery. Reformed soteriology sees here penal substitution: Christ's death pays the debt sinners owe, satisfying divine justice and liberating from sin's bondage. The 'many' refers to the elect, for whom Christ specifically died.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 20:28
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“one who sits at the table”
“having been offered once to bear the sins of many”
“that he might redeem us from all iniquity”
“the righteous for the unrighteous”
“but each of you also to the things of others.”
“Who gave himself a ransom for all”
“that”
“the faithful witness”
“that we”
“the forgiveness of our trespasses”