Matthew 23:8
But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
But be not ye called Rabbi,.... Do not be ambitious of any such title, fond of it, or affect it, or be elated with it, should it be given you; nor look upon yourselves as men of power and authority…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Be not ye ... - Jesus forbade his disciples to seek such titles of distinction. The reason which he gave was that he was himself their Master and Teacher, They were on a level; they were to be equal…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
be not ye called Rabbi The emphasis is on "ye," which is expressed in the Greek. Ye as Scribes of the Kingdom of Heaven must not be as the Jewish Scribes.
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