Matthew 23:7
They love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and for people to call them, ‘Rabbi.’
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
In Context
6They love to have the places of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues.
8Don't let people call you ‘Rabbi.’ Only one is your Master Teacher, and you are all brothers.
Cross References
Mark 9:5Peter spoke up and said, “Rabbi, it's great for us to be here! We should make three shelters—one each for you, Moses, and Elijah.”
John 1:38Jesus turned round and saw them following him. “What are you looking for?” he asked them. “Rabbi (which means ‘Teacher’), where are you staying?” they asked in reply.
John 3:2He came at night to where Jesus was and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God, for nobody could do the miraculous signs you're doing unless God was 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 →