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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Matthew 20:27

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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20:27 The word slave is a common metaphor for the submissive relationship of a disciple to his master (8:9; 10:24-25; 24:45-51; 25:14-30). Jesus’ disciples serve others, following Jesus’ example (e.g., John 13:1-17).
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