Matthew 23:8
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
8 [a]As for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi.’ You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers.
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- 23:8–12 These verses, warning against the use of various titles, are addressed to the disciples alone. While only the title ‘Rabbi’ has been said to be used in addressing the scribes and Pharisees (Mt 23:7), the implication is that Father and ‘Master’ also were. The prohibition of these titles to the disciples suggests that their use was present in Matthew’s church. The Matthean Jesus forbids not only the titles but the spirit of superiority and pride that is shown by their acceptance. Whoever exalts…will be exalted: cf. Lk 14:11.
Matthew 23:8
New International Version
8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.
Matthew 23:10
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
10 Do not be called ‘Master’; you have but one master, the Messiah.
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Matthew 23:10
New International Version
10 Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah.
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