Matthew 23:7
the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
In Context
6They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues,
8But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.
Cross References
Mark 9:5Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters —one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
John 1:38Jesus turned and saw them following. “What do you want?” He asked. They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are You staying?”
John 3:2He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”
John 6:25When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”
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 →