Matthew 23:7
and to be greeted in the markets with respect, and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by everybody.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
In Context
6and like to have the place of honor at dinner, and the best seats in the synagogues,
Cross References
Mark 9:5“Rabbi,” said Peter, interposing, “it is good to be here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
John 1:38But Jesus turned around, and saw them following. “What are you looking for?” he asked. “Rabbi,” they answered (or, as we should say, ‘Teacher’), “where are you staying?”
John 3:2This man came to Jesus by night, and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one could give such signs as you are giving, unless God were with him.”
John 6:25And, when they found him on the other side of the sea, they said, “When did you get here, Rabbi?”
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 →