Matthew 23:7
and the greetings in the marketplaces, namely to be called ‘Rabbi, Rabbi’ by the people.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
In Context
6they love the place of honor at dinners and the first seats in the synagogues,
Cross References
Mark 9:5Well Peter reacted by saying to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three shelters: one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.”
John 1:38So turning and observing them following Jesus says to them, “What do you want?” So they said to Him, “Rabbi” (which translated means ‘Teacher’), “where are You staying?”
John 3:2The same went to Jesus at night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that you have come as a teacher from God, because no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.”
John 6:25When they found Him on another side of the sea they said to 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 →