Matthew 20:28

“He unveiled the authentic content of his messianic kingship both in the transcendent identity of the Son of Man "who came down from heaven", and in his redemptive mission as the suffering Servant: "The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."” — Catechism footnote: Jn 3:13; Mt 20:28; cf. Jn 6:62; Dan 7:13; Is 53:10-12.

“Indeed Jesus himself explained the meaning of his life and death in the light of God's suffering Servant.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Mt 20:28.

“He affirms that he came "to give his life as a ransom for many"; this last term is not restrictive, but contrasts the whole of humanity with the unique person of the redeemer who hands himself over to save us.” — Catechism footnote: Mt 20:28; cf. Rom 5:18-19.

“Christ, King and Lord of the universe, made himself the servant of all, for he came "not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."” — Catechism footnote: Mt 20:28.

“Accordingly He came, not ‘that He might be ministered unto, but that He might minister,’ and might work our salvation.” — editor's note: Vid. Matt. xx. 28

“…wilt,” though certainly His will was not discordant with His Father’s will, “For He had come to save what was lost and to give His life a ransom for many;” as He Himself says: “No man taketh my life from Me, but I lay it down of Myself.” — editor's note: S. Matt. xviii. 11; xx. 28.

“But the God of Angels came down to the Church below, and Angels ministered to Him on earth, while He ministered to us; for, “I came not,” saith He, “to be ministered unto, but to minister.”…The Lord of Angels died for man.” — editor's note: Matt. xx. 28.

“Then came to Him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping Him, and desiring a certain thing of Him;” and so on, down to the words, “Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.”” — editor's note: Matt. xx. 17–28.

“And certainly it was in reference to such a work that He was also pleased to make and to style Himself a servant, when He says, “Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto [served], but to minister [serve], and to lay down His life for many.”” — editor's note: Matt. xx. 28.

“…Me.” [John 12:32] He is Obeth, ‘a servant’ [ed. note, u: עובד Obed, and so Jerome], for “the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister.” [Matt 20:28] He is Jesse, or ‘burnt’ [ed. note, x: As if from אשׁ], for, “I am come to send fire on earth.” [Luke 12:49] He is David [ed. note, y: And so…” — the author cites it

“But truly He set Himself in the midst of them, a little one who had come “not to be ministered unto, but to minister,” [Matt 20:28] that He might be a pattern of holiness.” — the author cites it

So long as the judgment of Christ upon this request was in suspense, the other disciples were not indignant; but when they heard Him rebuke them, they were sorrowful; whence it is said, “And when the ten heard it,…

They do not lay it upon the forwardness of the mother who spoke the request, but upon her sons, who, not knowing their measure, burned with so immoderate desires.

For when the Lord rebuked them, then they perceived that this request was from the disciples. For though they were grieved in their hearts when they saw them so especially honoured in the transfiguration, they yet…

But as the two had asked carnally, so now the ten are grieved carnally. For as to seek to be above all is blameworthy, so to have another above us is mortifying to our vanity.

But the meek and lowly Master neither charges the two with ambition, nor rebukes the ten for their spleen and jealousy; but, “Jesus called them unto him.”

By thus calling them to Him, and speaking to them face to face, he sooths them in their discomposure; for the two had been speaking with the Lord apart by themselves. But not now as before does He it by bringing…

That is, not content merely to rule over their subjects, they are severe and oppressive. But among you who are Mine these things shall not be so; for as all carnal things are done by compulsion, but spiritual things…

He shews here that it is of the Gentiles to desire preeminence; and by this comparison of the Gentiles He calms their troubled souls.

Indeed, to desire a good work is good, for it is within our will, and ours is the reward; but to desire a primacy of honour is vanity. For when we attain this we are judged of God, because we know not whether in our…

Lastly, He sets before them His own example, that so should they little weigh His words, His deeds might shame them, whence He adds, “As also the Son of Man cometh not to be ministered unto, but to minister.”

For though the Angels and Martha ministered to Him, yet did He not come to be ministered unto, but to minister; [marg. note: Matt 4:11; John 12:2] yea, His ministry extended so far, that He fulfilled even what…

How much soever you humble yourself, you cannot descend so far as did your Lord.

“And again, “He that would be first amongst you, let him be servant of all:” and again, “Even as the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister.”” — editor's note: Matt. xx. 27, 28.

““Even as the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.”“For not even at this did I stop,” saith He, “but even my life did I give a ransom; and for whom?” — editor's note: Matt. xx. 28.

“For you were not unaware that the Lord had said that “he that humbleth himself shall be exalted: but he that exalteth himself shall be humbled,” and also had said, “but ye seek from little to increase, and from the greater to be less.”” — editor's note: Vos autem quæritis de pusillo crescere et de maiore minores esse. This remarkable addition to S. Matt. xx. 28 is found in Cod. D, in some Syriac and many Latin…

“…let him be your minister, and whosoever will be first among you shall be your slave; even as the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto but to minister.”” — editor's note: S. Matt. xx. 26–28.

“…holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service,” and you must imitate the son of man who “came not to be ministered unto but to minister.”” — editor's note: Matt. xx. 28.

“Let the humble hear, That the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister (Matth. xx. 28); let the haughty hear, that The beginning of all sin is pride (Ecclus. x. 13).” — the author cites it

““I came not,” He says, “to be ministered unto, but to minister.”” — editor's note: Matt. xx. 28; Mark x. 45.

Matthew 20:28 and Mark 10:45 share the same wording (18 words).

Cited together in Letters Letter 19.

Cited together in Letters Letter 19.

Cited together in Glossa Ordinaria on Matthew 1:3–6 (5) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Letters Letter 19.

Cited together in Letters Letter 19 and 1 other place.

Cited together in Catechism §786 and 1 other place.

Cited together in Catechism §605.

Cited together in Catechism §605.

Cited together in Catechism §605.

Cited together in Letters Letter 100.

Cited together in Catechism §605.

Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.18.

Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.18.

Cited together in Glossa Ordinaria on Matthew 1:3–6 (5) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Glossa Ordinaria on Matthew 1:3–6 (5) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.18.

Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.18.

Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.18.

Cited together in Glossa Ordinaria on Matthew 1:3–6 (5) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Jerome on Matthew 18:2–6 (3) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Jerome on Matthew 18:2–6 (3) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Jerome on Matthew 18:2–6 (3) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Catechism §605.