See on 烘t 20:23-28| for discussion on these memorable
verses ( 39-45 ) identical in both Matthew and Mark. In
particular in verse  45  note the language of Jesus concerning
his death as "a ransom for many" (lutron anti poll(936e)), words of
the Master that were not understood by the apostles when spoken
by Jesus and which have been preserved for us by Peter through
Mark. Some today seek to empty these words of all real meaning as
if Jesus could not have or hold such a conception concerning his
death for sinners.