Matthew 23:7
and salutations in the markets, and to be called by men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
In Context
6They also love the most honorable places at suppers, and the first seats in the synagogues,
8But you must not be called Rabbi; for one is your leader, and all of you are brethren.
Cross References
Mark 9:5And Peter answering, said to Jesus: Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.
John 1:38And Jesus turned, and saw them following, and said to them:
John 3:2This man came to Jesus by night, and said to him: Rabbi, we know that thou hast come as a teacher from God; for no man can do these signs which thou doest, unless God be with him.
John 6:25And finding him on the opposite side of the sea, they said to him: Rabbi, when didst thou come hither?
Matthew Henry on Matthew 23:2-13
The Scribes and Pharisees Condemned; Cautions against Pride. 1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, 2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. 4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. 5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men:… Read the whole commentary →