Verse Comparison: Matthew 20:28
American Standard Version
even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Amplified® Bible
Just as the Son of Man came not to be waited on but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many [the price paid to set them free].
Contemporary English Version
The Son of Man did not come to be a slave master, but a slave who will give his life to rescue many people.
Darby English Version
as indeed the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Good News Bible
like the Son of Man, who did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life to redeem many people."
International Standard Version
That's the way it is with the Son of Man. He did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many people."
King James Version
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
New American Standard Bible
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."
New International Version
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."
New King James Version
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
just as the Son of Man did not come for someone to serve him, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."
Young's Literal Translation
even as the Son of Man did not come to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.'
