Matthew 23:8-12 But be not you called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all you are brothers.… I. A PROHIBITION. 1. Against a proud, ambitious spirit — "Be not ye called Rabbi." 2. Against a servile spirit" And call no man your father upon earth." II. A REVELATION. 1. As to Christ. He was their Master. 2. As to the unseen God. He is our Father in heaven. III. AN IDEAL — "All ye are brethren." (A. Scott.) Parallel Verses KJV: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.WEB: But don't you be called 'Rabbi,' for one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers. |
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