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For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many Mark 10:45 KJV This verse reveals not only the motive for Jesus’ ministry but also the basis for our salvation. A ransom was the price paid to release a slave. Jesus paid a ransom for us because we could not pay it ourselves. His death released all of us from our slavery to sin. The disciples thought Jesus’ life and power would save them from Rome; Jesus said his death would save them from sin, and even greater slavery than Rome’s. More of the ransom Jesus paid for us is found in 1 Peter 1:18-19 --- Life Application Study Bible notes