Matthew 20:25-28 (Kankanaey)

"You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them.  Not so with you.  Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave - just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many"

Jesus described leadership from a new perspective.  Instead of using people, we are to serve them. Jesus' mission was to serve others and to give his life away.  A real leader has a servant's heart. Servant leaders appreciate others' worth and realize that they're not above any job.  If you see
something that needs to be done, don't wait to be asked.  Take the initiative and do it like a faithful servant.

A ransom was the price paid to release a slave from bondage.  Jesus often told his disciples that he must die, but here he them them why - to redeem all people from the bondage of sin and death.  The disciples thought that as long as Jesus was alive, he could save them.  But Jesus revealed that only his death would save them and the world.

SOURCE:  Life Application Study Bible