Matthew 23:7
greetings in the marketplaces, and when others call them ‘ Rabbi, Rabbi.’
Text-Critical English NT
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 banquets, the best seats in the synagogues,
Cross References
Mark 9:5So Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three shelters, one for yoʋ, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
John 1:38Turning around, Jesus saw them following him and said to them, “What are you seeking?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are yoʋ staying?”
John 3:2He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that yoʋ are a teacher who has come from God, for no one can do these signs yoʋ are doing unless God is with him.”
John 6:25When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did yoʋ 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 →