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Matthew 20:27-29
Contemporary English Version
Matthew 20:27-29
Contemporary English Version
27 And if you want to be first, you must be the slave of the rest. 28 The Son of Man did not come to be a slave master, but a slave who will give his life to rescue[a] many people.
Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
(Mark 10.46-52; Luke 18.35-43)
29 Jesus was followed by a large crowd as he and his disciples were leaving Jericho.
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- 20.28 rescue: The Greek word often, though not always, means the payment of a price to free a slave or a prisoner.
Matthew 20:27-29
New International Version
Matthew 20:27-29
New International Version
27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man(A) did not come to be served, but to serve,(B) and to give his life as a ransom(C) for many.”
Two Blind Men Receive Sight(D)
29 As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him.
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