# But it shall not be this way among you

This refers back to the previous verse about the Gentile rulers. This can be stated clearly. AT: "But do not be like them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# become great

"be highly respected"

# to be first

This is a metaphor for being the most important. AT: "to be the most important" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# For the Son of Man did not come to be served

This can be translated in active form. AT: "For the Son of Man did not come to have people serve him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# to be served, but to serve

The missing words may be added. AT: "to be served by people, but to serve people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

# for many

"for many people"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/servant]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sonofman]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/serve]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/life]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/ransom]]