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Matthew 23:7-9
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Matthew 23:7-9
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
7 and the greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi’[a] by people. 8 But you— do not be called[b] ‘Rabbi’. For One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 And do not call[c] one on earth your father. For One is your Father— the heavenly One.
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- Matthew 23:7 Or, Teacher.
- Matthew 23:8 Do not accept the title of ‘teacher’, elevating you above your brothers and sisters. God is your teacher.
- Matthew 23:9 Do not give out such honor to others by calling them ‘father’.
Matthew 23:7-9
New International Version
Matthew 23:7-9
New International Version
7 they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.(A)
8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father,(B) and he is in heaven.
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