The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:45
The greatness of the Son of man. I. HOW IT DISPLAYED ITSELF . In a quasi-concealment: reversal of order and method of worldly greatness. The great of this world exercise authority for the most part and generally to their own advantage, and the loss and denudation of others. This precedent is only mentioned that it may be condemned. The greatness of the Son of man showed itself in: 1 . Service . Typically set forth in the washing of the disciples' feet ( John 13:4 ).... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:45
A ransom for many ( λύτρον ἀντὶ πολλῶν ; from λύω . to loose, or set free). Not that Christ died only for the elect. For Christ died for all; and has obtained for all the means necessary and sufficient for their salvation. Yet the fruit of his death and his full salvation comes only to those who persevere to the end. When our Lord says that he came "to give his life a ransom for many," he regards the vast multitude of those who are included within his purposes of mercy. He "is the... read more