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Leadership is Service
Jesus presents Himself as the ultimate example of leadership. Though He is the divine 'Son of Man,' He came not to be served, but to serve. Commentators stress that this is a direct rebuke to worldly ambition. True greatness in God's kingdom is not about power or status, but about humbling oneself to minister to the needs of others, following Christ's own model.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 20:28
18th Century
Theologian
Even as the Son of man.
Jesus points them to His own example. He was in the form of God in heaven ([Reference Philippians …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 20:28
A ransom for many (λυτρον αντ πολλων). The Son of man is the outstanding illustration of this principle of self-abnegation in dire…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 20:28
19th Century
Preacher
Assuredly HE who is greatest and chief among us has set us the example of the utmost love-service. No servants waited on Him. He was Master and Lor…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 20:28
At this point Jesus presents himself—the Son of Man (see comment on Mk 8:31)—as the supreme example of service to others. The verse is clearly impo…
John Calvin
On Matthew 20:28
16th Century
Theologian
As the Son of man, Christ confirms the preceding doctrine by his own example. For he voluntarily took upon himself the form of a serva…
John Gill
On Matthew 20:28
17th Century
Pastor
Even as the son of man
Meaning himself, the seed of the woman, the son of Abraham, and of David, according to the fl…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 20:20–28
17th Century
Minister
The sons of Zebedee misused what Christ said to comfort the disciples. Some people cannot receive comforts without turning them to a wrong purpose.…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 20:17–34
13th Century
Philosopher
In the preceding section, the Lord refuted those who attempted to obtain glory because of a long period of time; here, He refutes the one who attem…