Matthew 23:7
and salutations in the places of public concourse, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
In Context
6and love the principal couch at suppers, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
8But be not ye called Rabbi, for one is your leader, the Messiah; and ye all are brethren.
Cross References
Mark 9:5Then Peter addressing him, said unto him, Master, it is desirable for us to be here: and let us erect three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
John 1:38Then Jesus turned about, and seeing them following, saith to them, What are ye seeking? They said unto him, Rabbi (which signifies, when translated, Master), where is thy abode?
John 3:2this man came to Jesus in the night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles which thou dost, unless God be with him.
John 6:25And when they found him on the other side the sea, they said to him, Rabbi, when camest thou 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 →