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Matthew 20:28–29

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Matthew 20:28

28Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Matthew 20:29

29And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:28

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

minister

One who attends, serves, or supplies what is needed; as a verb, to serve, attend, give, provide, or perform an appointed service.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

give

To grant, hand, offer, supply, yield, or cause to have.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

ransom

The life or self given as the ransom for those specified by the verse.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 20:29

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

departed

To depart: to leave, go away, withdraw, or die, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 28

  1. Luke 22:27
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  2. Hebrews 9:28
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  3. Titus 2:14
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  4. 1 Peter 3:18
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  5. Philippians 2:4–8
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From verse 29

  1. Mark 10:46–52
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  2. Luke 18:35–43
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  3. Matthew 9:27–31
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