Mark 10:45 net — For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

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"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”"

— Mark 10:45, NET Bible

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Mark 10 — Context

42

Jesus called them and said to them,“You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them.

43

But it is not this way among you. Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,

44

and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of all.

45

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

46

Healing Blind Bartimaeus They came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus the son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the road.

47

When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to shout,“Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

48

Many scolded him to get him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more,“Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Mark 10:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:45 say?
Mark 10:45 in the NET Bible reads: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.””
Where is Mark 10:45 in the Bible?
Mark 10:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 45.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 10:45.
What translation should I read Mark 10:45 in?
Mark 10:45 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 10:45?
Mark 10:45 reads (NET): “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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