--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: For the son of man has come to save that…" description: "\"“For the son of man has come to save that which was lost.”\" — Mathew 18 11" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b7/mathew-18-11-261126_quote_for-the-son-of-man-has-come-to-save-that_989822.jpg" --- # For the son of man has come to save that which was lost. ![“For the son of man has come to save that which was lost.” quote by Mathew 18 11](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b7/mathew-18-11-261126_quote_for-the-son-of-man-has-come-to-save-that_989822.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b7/mathew-18-11-261126_quote_for-the-son-of-man-has-come-to-save-that_989822.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b7/mathew-18-11-261126_quote_for-the-son-of-man-has-come-to-save-that_989822.jpg) > ““For the son of man has come to save that which was lost.”” [Mathew 18 11](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mathew-18-11/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage conveys that the Messiah came to rescue those who were lost, emphasizing redemption and salvation. **In simple terms:** Jesus saves the lost. Key Takeaway Seek spiritual redemption. Themes redemption salvation lost spirituality faith Christianity Mood hopeful serene Type lost:1 save:1 save\_lost:1 man\_come:1 come\_save:1 When to use this quote - church teaching - personal faith - mission work - counselling Key Concepts theology biblical narrative Christology Questions to Reflect On - What does “lost” mean to you? - How can you help others find salvation? A Different Perspective Interpretations vary across denominations. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Come Save](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/come-save-1038227/) [Lost](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lost/) [Man Come](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/man-come-535842/) [Save](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/save/) [Save Lost](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/save-lost-524035/) ## Related quotes > [“For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost. – Matthew 18:11”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/robert-j-morgan/for-the-son-of-man-has-come-to-save-that-which-was-lost-matthew-18-11/) [Robert J. 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