Matthew 23:7
and special greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called 'Rabbi' by people.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
In Context
6They love the chief places at feasts and the chief seats in the synagogues,
8But you must not be called 'Rabbi,' for you have only one teacher, and all you are brothers.
Cross References
Mark 9:5Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here, and so let us make three shelters, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
John 1:38Then Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What do you want?” They replied, “Rabbi (which translated means teacher), where are you staying?”
John 3:2This man came to Jesus at night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher that came from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.”
John 6:25After they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did 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 →