Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. New Living Translation “Don’t let anyone call you ‘Rabbi,’ for you have only one teacher, and all of you are equal as brothers and sisters. English Standard Version But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers. Berean Standard Bible But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. Berean Literal Bible But you shall not be called 'Rabbi,' for your Teacher is One, and you are all brothers. King James Bible But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. New King James Version But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi’; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren. New American Standard Bible But as for you, do not be called Rabbi; for only One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters. NASB 1995 “But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. NASB 1977 “But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. Legacy Standard Bible But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. Amplified Bible But do not be called Rabbi (Teacher); for One is your Teacher, and you are all [equally] brothers. Christian Standard Bible “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ because you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters. Holman Christian Standard Bible “But as for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi,’ because you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. American Standard Version But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your teacher, and all ye are brethren. Contemporary English Version But none of you should be called a teacher. You have only one teacher, and all of you are like brothers and sisters. English Revised Version But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your teacher, and all ye are brethren. GOD'S WORD® Translation But don't make others call you Rabbi, because you have only one teacher, and you are all followers. Good News Translation You must not be called 'Teacher,' because you are all equal and have only one Teacher. International Standard Version "But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' because you have only one teacher, and all of you are brothers. Majority Standard Bible But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brothers. NET Bible But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have one Teacher and you are all brothers. New Heart English Bible But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for one is your Teacher, and all of you are brothers. Webster's Bible Translation But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. Weymouth New Testament "As for you, do not accept the title of 'Rabbi,' for one alone is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. World English Bible But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi’, for one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you may not be called Rabbi, for one is your teacher—the Christ, and you are all brothers; Berean Literal Bible But you shall not be called 'Rabbi,' for your Teacher is One, and you are all brothers. Young's Literal Translation 'And ye -- ye may not be called Rabbi, for one is your director -- the Christ, and all ye are brethren; Smith's Literal Translation And be ye not called Rabbi: for one is your guide, Christ; and all ye are brethren. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut be not you called Rabbi. For one is your master; and all you are brethren. Catholic Public Domain Version But you must not be called Master. For One is your Master, and you are all brothers. New American Bible As for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi.’ You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. New Revised Standard Version But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all students. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut you do not be called, Rabbi; for one is your Master, and all you are brethren. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But you shall not be called “Rabbi”, for One is your Rabbi, but you are all brothers. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut you must not be called Rabbi; for one is your leader, and all of you are brethren. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament But be not ye called Rabbi, for one is your leader, the Messiah; and ye all are brethren. Mace New Testament But don't you assume that title, for you have but one doctor, who is the Christ; as for you, you are all brethren alike. Weymouth New Testament "As for you, do not accept the title of 'Rabbi,' for one alone is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Woes to Scribes and Pharisees…7the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed. 8But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9And do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven.… Cross References Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. / For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. James 3:1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. John 13:13-14 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am. / So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 1 John 2:20-27 You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. / I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth. / Who is the liar, if it is not the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son. ... Romans 12:4-5 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. Ephesians 4:11-13 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, / until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ. 1 Peter 5:3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. Colossians 3:11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role. / I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. ... Acts 10:25-26 As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him. / But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.” 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. / My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. / What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” ... Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Hebrews 13:7 Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Isaiah 54:13 Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity. Treasury of Scripture But be not you called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all you are brothers. be. Matthew 23:10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. 2 Corinthians 4:5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. one. Matthew 10:25 It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? Matthew 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. Matthew 26:49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. all. Luke 22:32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. Ephesians 3:15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, Colossians 1:1,2 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, … Jump to Previous Accept Alone Christ Director Instructor Master Rabbi Teacher TitleJump to Next Accept Alone Christ Director Instructor Master Rabbi Teacher TitleMatthew 23 1. Jesus admonishes the people to follow good doctrine, not bad examples5. His disciples must beware of their ambition. 13. He denounces eight woes against their hypocrisy and blindness, 34. and prophesies of the destruction of Jerusalem. But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' The term "Rabbi" originates from the Hebrew word "רַבִּי" (rabbi), meaning "my master" or "my teacher." In the historical context of first-century Judaism, being called "Rabbi" was a title of honor and authority, signifying a person who was a learned teacher of the Law. Jesus, in this passage, is addressing His disciples and the crowds, cautioning them against seeking titles that elevate them above others. This admonition is a call to humility, reminding believers that their worth and identity are not found in titles or human accolades but in their relationship with God. The emphasis here is on the equality and unity of believers, who are all learners under the ultimate Teacher. for you have one Teacher and you are all brothers One is your Master.--The word, as found in the better MSS., is used in its old sense as "teacher." He was, as the disciples called Him, the Rabbi to whom they were to look for guidance. They were not to seek the title for themselves as a mark of honour. As they did their work as "teachers" (1Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11), they were to remember Who was teaching them. The received text of the Greek gives the word which means "guide," as in Matthew 23:10. Even Christ.--The words are wanting in the best MSS., and have apparently crept into the text from a marginal explanatory note, completing the sense after the pattern of Matthew 23:10. All ye are brethren.--The words would seem to come more naturally at the close of the next verse, and are so placed in some MSS. There is, however, a preponderance of authority in favour of this position, nor is the use of the name here without significance. The fact that men are disciples of the same Teacher constitutes in itself a bond of brotherhood. . . . Verse 8. - Be not ye called Rabbi. After stating the customs of the Pharisees, Christ proceeds (vers. 8-12) to give his own disciples a lesson in humility. The pronoun is emphatic, "But ye, be not ye called." They are not to be eager for such distinctions, indicative of spiritual superiority. The prohibition must be understood in the spirit, and not in the letter (comp. 1 Corinthians 11:1; 1 Timothy 1:2). Our Lord does not forbid respect for teachers or different grades in his Church (see 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11-13); that which he censures is the inordinate grasping at such personal distinctions, the greedy ambition which loves the empty title, and takes any means to obtain it. One is your Master, even Christ. The received text gives εῖς γάρ ἐστιν ὑμῶν ὁ Καθηγητής ὁ Ξριστός. Many good manuscripts read Διδάσκαλος, Teacher (so Revised Version) instead of Καθηγητής, Leader, [and omit ὁ Ξριστός. Both these variations seem reasonable and warranted. "Leader" has probably been introduced from ver. 10, where it occurs naturally; it is out of place here, where, for the sake of concinnity, "Teacher" is required in both parts of the sentence. And it is unlikely that Jesus should here expressly mention himself. He is speaking now of their heavenly Father; to himself he refers in ver. 10. In support of the allusion to the Father, Bengel cites Matthew 16:17; John 6:45; Acts 10:28, etc. The Vulgate has, Unus est enim Magister vester; and yet Roman Catholic commentators interpret the clause of Christ, in spite of the purposed indefiniteness of the expression. Jesus points to the inspiration of the Father or the Holy Spirit as that which teaches his disciples. They were to follow no earthly rabbi, but the heavenly Teacher. All ye are brethren. And therefore, so far, equal. They were disciples of our Lord, and to them appertained equality and fraternity.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. you Ὑμεῖς (Hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. are not to be called κληθῆτε (klēthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. ‘Rabbi,’ Ῥαββί (Rhabbi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4461: Of Hebrew origin; my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor. for γάρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [have] ἐστιν (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. one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. Teacher, διδάσκαλος (didaskalos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1320: A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. are ἐστε (este) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. all πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. brothers. ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. 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