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.
45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
45 That is what the Son of Man has done: He came to serve, not to be served - and then to give away his life in exchange for many who are held hostage."
45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."
45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 10:45
Commentary on Mark 10:32-45
(Read Mark 10:32-45)
Christ's going on with his undertaking for the salvation of mankind, was, is, and will be, the wonder of all his disciples. Worldly honour is a glittering thing, with which the eyes of Christ's own disciples have many times been dazzled. Our care must be, that we may have wisdom and grace to know how to suffer with him; and we may trust him to provide what the degrees of our glory shall be. Christ shows them that dominion was generally abused in the world. If Jesus would gratify all our desires, it would soon appear that we desire fame or authority, and are unwilling to taste of his cup, or to have his baptism; and should often be ruined by having our prayers answered. But he loves us, and will only give his people what is good for them.