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NASB | Matthew 20:28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 20:28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many [paying the price to set them free from the penalty of sin]." |
Subject: Service to others - service to God? |
Bible Note: Yes, Emmaus, you are getting my drift! It is GOD FIRST! When we desire to love (serve) God, we will respond to others with His love. I believe that this alone is true service; all else becomes self-initiated "good deeds" which Christians tend to confuse with serving God. It's like putting the cart before the horse. God's love is the necessary component in service and we can't manufacture this for others apart from Him. Blessings, mommapbs |