Mat 20:28. Ὤσπερ, κ.τ.λ., even as, etc.) The greatest example which could be adduced or imagined.-διακονῆσαι, to minister, to serve) See Rom 15:8.-καὶ, κ.τ.λ., and, etc.) An ascending climax.-τὴν ψιχὴν Αὐτοῦ, His soul) i.e. Himself; see Gal 1:4; Gal 2:20.-λύτρον, a ransom. ἀντὶ πολλῶν, for many) A great ministry, and one of vast condescension. That for which a price is given, is in some sort more an object of desire to him who gives the price than the price itself. And the Redeemer spends Himself for many, not only taken as a whole, but also as individuals.