Matthew 10:24
New International Version
“The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master.

New Living Translation
“Students are not greater than their teacher, and slaves are not greater than their master.

English Standard Version
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.

Berean Standard Bible
A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.

Berean Literal Bible
A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master.

King James Bible
The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.

New King James Version
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.

New American Standard Bible
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.

NASB 1995
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.

NASB 1977
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.

Legacy Standard Bible
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.

Amplified Bible
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor is a bond-servant above his master.

Christian Standard Bible
A disciple is not above his teacher, or a slave above his master.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A disciple is not above his teacher, or a slave above his master.

American Standard Version
A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.

Contemporary English Version
Students are not better than their teacher, and slaves are not better than their master.

English Revised Version
A disciple is not above his master, nor a servant above his lord.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"A student is not better than his teacher. Nor is a slave better than his owner.

Good News Translation
"No pupil is greater than his teacher; no slave is greater than his master.

International Standard Version
"A disciple is not above his teacher, and a slave is not above his master.

Majority Standard Bible
A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.

NET Bible
"A disciple is not greater than his teacher, nor a slave greater than his master.

New Heart English Bible
"A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his lord.

Webster's Bible Translation
The disciple is not above his teacher, nor the servant above his lord.

Weymouth New Testament
"The learner is never superior to his teacher, and the servant is never superior to his master.

World English Bible
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his lord;

Berean Literal Bible
A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master.

Young's Literal Translation
'A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his lord;

Smith's Literal Translation
The disciple is not above the teacher, nor the servant above his lord.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The disciple is not above the master, nor the servant above his lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The disciple is not above the teacher, nor is the servant above his master.

New American Bible
No disciple is above his teacher, no slave above his master.

New Revised Standard Version
“A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
No disciple is more important than his teacher, and no servant than his master.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“No disciple is greater than his master, neither a servant than his lord.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
The disciple is not above his teacher, nor the servant above his master.

Godbey New Testament
The disciple is not above his teacher, nor the servant above his lord.

Haweis New Testament
The disciple is not superior to his teacher, nor the servant above his master.

Mace New Testament
the disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.

Weymouth New Testament
"The learner is never superior to his teacher, and the servant is never superior to his master.

Worrell New Testament
"A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his lord.

Worsley New Testament
The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Sheep among Wolves
23When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. 24A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. 25It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!…

Cross References
John 13:16
Truly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.

Luke 6:40
A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.

John 15:20
Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.

Matthew 12:24-27
But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, does this man drive out demons.” / Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. / If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? ...

John 15:18-19
If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.

1 Peter 2:21
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:

Hebrews 5:8
Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.

Philippians 2:5-8
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: / Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. ...

Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.

1 John 3:13
So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.

2 Timothy 3:12
Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

John 8:28
So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own, but speak exactly what the Father has taught Me.

Mark 3:22-26
And the scribes who had come down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and, “By the prince of the demons He drives out demons.” / So Jesus called them together and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan? / If a kingdom is divided against itself, it cannot stand. ...

Isaiah 50:6
I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.

John 7:7
The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil.


Treasury of Scripture

The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.

2 Samuel 11:11
And Uriah said unto David, The ark, and Israel, and Judah, abide in tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the open fields; shall I then go into mine house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? as thou livest, and as thy soul liveth, I will not do this thing.

Luke 6:40
The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.

John 13:16
Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.

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Matthew 10
1. Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;
5. giving them their charge, teaches them;
16. comforts them against persecutions;
40. and promises a blessing to those who receive them.














A disciple
The term "disciple" comes from the Greek word "mathētēs," which means a learner or pupil. In the context of the New Testament, a disciple is not just a student but a committed follower of Jesus Christ. The role of a disciple is to learn from the teacher, emulate their life, and carry forward their teachings. Historically, discipleship in the Jewish tradition involved a close relationship between the teacher (rabbi) and the student, emphasizing not just intellectual learning but also the imitation of the teacher's way of life. For Christians, being a disciple of Jesus means striving to live according to His teachings and example.

is not above
This phrase emphasizes the principle of humility and submission. The Greek word "huper" is used here, meaning "above" or "beyond." In the context of discipleship, it underscores the understanding that a disciple should not consider themselves superior to their teacher. This is a call to recognize the authority and wisdom of the teacher, in this case, Jesus Christ, and to submit to His guidance and instruction. It is a reminder of the order and respect inherent in the teacher-disciple relationship.

his teacher
The "teacher" in this context is Jesus Christ. The Greek word "didaskalos" is used, which means instructor or master. In the Jewish tradition, a teacher was someone who imparted not only knowledge but also wisdom and moral guidance. Jesus, as the ultimate teacher, provides the perfect example for His disciples to follow. His teachings are not just theoretical but are meant to be lived out in practical, everyday life. The relationship between the disciple and the teacher is one of respect, learning, and emulation.

nor a servant
The word "servant" comes from the Greek "doulos," which means a bondservant or slave. In the cultural context of the time, a servant was someone who was wholly devoted to their master, often with no personal rights. This term is used to describe the relationship between believers and Christ, highlighting the total commitment and dedication expected of a follower of Jesus. It is a call to serve Christ with humility and devotion, recognizing His lordship over our lives.

above his master
The term "master" is translated from the Greek "kurios," meaning lord or owner. In the context of this verse, it refers to Jesus as the sovereign authority over His followers. The phrase reinforces the idea that just as a servant is not greater than their master, so too are believers not greater than Christ. It is a reminder of the proper order and hierarchy in the relationship between Christ and His followers. This understanding calls for a life of obedience, service, and humility, acknowledging Christ's ultimate authority and leadership.

(24) The disciple is not above his master.--The proverb was probably a common one, and is used by our Lord (as in Luke 6:40; John 13:16; John 15:20) with more than one application. Here the thought is, "Be not amazed or cast down at these prophecies of evil days; in all your sufferings you will but be following in My footsteps; what they have said and done with Me, they will say and do with you also."

Verses 24-33. - Fellowship with me in suffering is essential to fellowship with me in glory.

(1) Fellowship in suffering (vers. 21-31).

(2) The result of confessing or of denying Christ (vers. 32, 33).

(1) Fellowship in suffering (vers. 24-31). . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
A disciple
μαθητὴς (mathētēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.

is
ἔστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

not
Οὐκ (Ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

above
ὑπὲρ (hyper)
Preposition
Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

[his]
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

teacher,
διδάσκαλον (didaskalon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1320: A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.

nor
οὐδὲ (oude)
Conjunction
Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.

a servant
δοῦλος (doulos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1401: (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave.

above
ὑπὲρ (hyper)
Preposition
Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

master.
κύριον (kyrion)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.


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