Matthew 23:8

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 23:8

BSB

But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.

AKJV

But be not you called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all you are brothers.

CPDV

But you must not be called Master. For One is your Master, and you are all brothers.

ERV

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your teacher, and all ye are brethren.

NHEB

But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for one is your Teacher, and all of you are brothers.

SMT

And be ye not called Rabbi: for one is your guide, Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 23:8

ButG1161Conjunction beG2564Verb notG3361 yeG5210 calledG2564Verb RabbiG4461Noun Masculine forG1063Conjunction oneG1520 isG2076Verb yourG5216 MasterG2519Noun MasculineevenChristG5547Adjective andG1161Conjunction allG3956Adjective yeG5210 areG2075Verb brethrenG80Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 23:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 23:8

Summary

Followers should not claim superior authority status

Event

Teaching against titles

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD