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Bible verse
Mark 10:45
“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
What it means
Jesus turns the world's idea of greatness upside down. Real power is not being served but serving, and the King of all came to give His life so that we could be set free. Here is the pattern for every follower: love that spends itself for others rather than grasping for position. When we serve, we look most like our Lord. His sacrifice was the ransom that bought us back from sin and death, and it teaches us that a life poured out for others is the truest greatness.
Mark 10:45 at a glance
| Reference | Mark 10:45 |
|---|---|
| Book | Mark |
| Chapter to read it in | Mark 10 |
| Topic | serving |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Matthew 20:28
- Philippians 2:5-8
- 2 Corinthians 8:9
- Titus 2:14
- John 13:14
- John 10:15
- Luke 22:26-27
- Hebrews 5:8
- Isaiah 53:10-12
- 1 Peter 1:19
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Mark 10:45?
It is in Mark, in Mark 10. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Mark 10:45?
Readers most often set it beside Matthew 20:28, Philippians 2:5-8, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Titus 2:14. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Mark 10:45?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Mark 10:45, before any of us arrive. We bring you Mark 10:45, serving. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Mark 10 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Mark 10:45 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
