NEW TESTAMENT · VERSE 7

Matthew 23:7

World English Bible Updated

the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi, Rabbi’ by men.

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Matthew 23:7 in context

Matthew 23:4–10

4

For they bind heavy burdens that are grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not lift a finger to help them.

5

But they do all their works to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the fringes of their garments,

6

and love the place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,

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the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi, Rabbi’ by men.

8

But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi’, for one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers.

9

Call no man on the earth your father, for one is your Father, he who is in heaven.

10

Neither be called masters, for one is your master, the Christ.

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Notes from World English Bible Updated

  1. NU omits the second “Rabbi”.

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