Matthew 23:7
and the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
In Context
6they also cherish the first couches at the banquets, and the first seats in the synagogues,
8And you may not be called Rabbi, for one is your teacher—the Christ, and you are all brothers;
Cross References
Mark 9:5And Peter answering says to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good to us to be here; and we may make three shelters, for You one, and for Moses one, and for Elijah one”:
John 1:38And Jesus having turned, and having beheld them following, says to them, “What do you seek?” And they said to Him, “Rabbi” (which is, being interpreted, Teacher), “where do You remain?”
John 3:2this one came to Him by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we have known that You have come from God—a teacher, for no one is able to do these signs that You do, if God may not be with him.”
John 6:25and having found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, when have You come 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 →