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Matthew 20:27
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John Gill Bible Commentary
Even as the son of man,.... Meaning himself, the seed of the woman, the son of Abraham, and of David, according to the flesh; and whom he proposes as an example of humility, and as an argument to draw them off from their ambitious views of worldly grandeur, and from all thoughts of the Messiah's setting up a temporal kingdom; since he came not to be ministered unto by others; to be attended on in pomp and state, to have a numerous retinue about him, waiting upon him, and ministering to him; as is the case of the princes, and great men of the world; though he is Lord of all, and King of kings; but to minister; in the form of a servant unto others, going about from place to place to do good, both to the bodies and souls of men: he "came" forth from his Father, down from heaven, into this world, by his assumption of human nature, to "minister" in the prophetic office, by preaching the Gospel, and working miracles, in confirmation of it; and in the priestly office, one branch of which is expressed in the next clause, and to give his life a ransom for many: what he came to give was his life, which was his own, and than which nothing is more dear and precious: besides, his life was an uncommon one, being not only so useful to men, and entirely free from sin in itself, but was the life of the man Jesus, who is in union with the Son of God: this he came to "give", and did give into the hands of men, to the justice of God, and death itself; which giving, supposes it to be his own, and at his own disposal; was not forfeited by any act of his, nor was it forced from him, but freely laid down by him; and that as a "ransom", or redemption price for his people, to deliver them from the evil of sin, the bondage of Satan, the curses of a righteous law, from eternal death, and future wrath, and, in short, from all their enemies: which ransom price was paid "for" them in their room and stead, by Christ, as their substitute; who put himself in their legal place, and laid himself under obligation to pay their debts, and clear their scores, and redeem them from all their iniquities, and the evil consequences of them: and this he did "for many"; for as many as were ordained to eternal life; for as many as the Father gave unto him; for many out of every kindred, tongue, and people, and nation; but not for every individual of human nature; for many are not all.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
20:27 The word slave is a common metaphor for the submissive relationship of a disciple to his master (8:9; 10:24-25; 24:45-51; 25:14-30). Jesus’ disciples serve others, following Jesus’ example (e.g., John 13:1-17).
Matthew 20:27
A Mother’s Request
26It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,27and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave—28just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
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The Pattern of Sanctification Part 2 - the Example of Christ
By John Murray1.2K53:27SanctificationMAT 20:27In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following the example of Jesus Christ in our daily lives. He highlights that Jesus is the supreme revelation of God's will for us and the ultimate example of sanctification. The speaker mentions that Jesus' sacrificial death and his call to serve others are key aspects of his example. He also emphasizes that the example of Jesus is not just a generalization, but it should be applied to specific practical situations in our lives. The speaker references Bible verses such as Matthew 20:27-28, Mark 10:44-45, 1 Peter 2:21, and Philippians 2:5 to support his points.
Loins Girt and Lamps Burning
By Gottfried A. Waldvogel42736:26Christian LifeISA 44:3MAT 20:27MAT 24:42LUK 12:35LUK 12:40PHP 2:12In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of disciples of Jesus being watchful and ready for his return. He uses the analogy of a servant or slave who belongs to their master and is expected to be obedient and attentive. The preacher highlights that disciples are bought by Jesus and therefore should prioritize their allegiance to him above all else. He also mentions the parable of the virgins and emphasizes the need for disciples to have the necessary spiritual "oil" in their lives. Overall, the sermon encourages believers to be vigilant and devoted to Jesus, as they await his second coming.
Christ the Example of Ministers
By Jonathan Edwards0PRO 3:9MAT 20:27LUK 22:27JHN 13:15JHN 14:12EPH 5:25TIT 2:14HEB 5:6Jonathan Edwards preaches about the importance of ministers following the example of Christ in their work, emphasizing the humility, heavenly-mindedness, devotion, and love to souls that Christ exemplified. He highlights that ministers should imitate Christ's fervent prayers, diligence, and readiness to suffer for the salvation of souls. Edwards urges ministers to be zealous, faithful, and wise in their preaching, focusing on the spiritual cleansing and salvation of their congregations. He stresses that imitating Christ's example is crucial for ministers to experience success, joy, and eternal glory in their ministry.
Homily 64 on Matthew
By St. John Chrysostom0MAT 5:22MAT 8:11MAT 8:20MAT 20:1MAT 20:16MAT 20:27JHN 13:151CO 11:31GAL 1:15HEB 12:14John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of humility, diligence, and self-reflection in the Christian life. He emphasizes the need to focus on one's own virtues and good works rather than judging others, urging believers to emulate the examples of faithful individuals like Noah, Abraham, and Job. Chrysostom warns against envy, jealousy, and pride, highlighting the significance of almsgiving, righteousness, and obedience to God's commandments. He uses the parable of the laborers in the vineyard to illustrate God's mercy and the reward of those who turn to Him, regardless of when they come to faith.
- John Gill
- Tyndale
John Gill Bible Commentary
Even as the son of man,.... Meaning himself, the seed of the woman, the son of Abraham, and of David, according to the flesh; and whom he proposes as an example of humility, and as an argument to draw them off from their ambitious views of worldly grandeur, and from all thoughts of the Messiah's setting up a temporal kingdom; since he came not to be ministered unto by others; to be attended on in pomp and state, to have a numerous retinue about him, waiting upon him, and ministering to him; as is the case of the princes, and great men of the world; though he is Lord of all, and King of kings; but to minister; in the form of a servant unto others, going about from place to place to do good, both to the bodies and souls of men: he "came" forth from his Father, down from heaven, into this world, by his assumption of human nature, to "minister" in the prophetic office, by preaching the Gospel, and working miracles, in confirmation of it; and in the priestly office, one branch of which is expressed in the next clause, and to give his life a ransom for many: what he came to give was his life, which was his own, and than which nothing is more dear and precious: besides, his life was an uncommon one, being not only so useful to men, and entirely free from sin in itself, but was the life of the man Jesus, who is in union with the Son of God: this he came to "give", and did give into the hands of men, to the justice of God, and death itself; which giving, supposes it to be his own, and at his own disposal; was not forfeited by any act of his, nor was it forced from him, but freely laid down by him; and that as a "ransom", or redemption price for his people, to deliver them from the evil of sin, the bondage of Satan, the curses of a righteous law, from eternal death, and future wrath, and, in short, from all their enemies: which ransom price was paid "for" them in their room and stead, by Christ, as their substitute; who put himself in their legal place, and laid himself under obligation to pay their debts, and clear their scores, and redeem them from all their iniquities, and the evil consequences of them: and this he did "for many"; for as many as were ordained to eternal life; for as many as the Father gave unto him; for many out of every kindred, tongue, and people, and nation; but not for every individual of human nature; for many are not all.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
20:27 The word slave is a common metaphor for the submissive relationship of a disciple to his master (8:9; 10:24-25; 24:45-51; 25:14-30). Jesus’ disciples serve others, following Jesus’ example (e.g., John 13:1-17).