Matthew 23:7
and salutations in the forums, and to be called by the people, ""Doctor.""
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
In Context
6and they love the first couch at the suppers, and the first seats in the synagogues,
8But be ye not called Doctor: for One is your teacher; and you are all brothers.
Cross References
Mark 9:5And Peter responding says to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah:
John 1:38Jesus turning and seeing them following, says to them, What are you seeking? and they said to Him, Doctor, (which is said, being interpreted, Teacher), where dwellest thou?
John 3:2the same came to Him by night, and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that thou hast come a teacher from God; for no one is able to do these miracles, which thou art doing, unless God may he with him.
John 6:25And having found Him beyond the sea, they said to Him, Master, when did you come hither?
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 →