Matthew 23:9
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And call no man your father upon the earth,.... Not but that children may, and should call their natural parents, fathers; and such who have been instrumental in the conversion of souls, may be…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
And call no man your Father ... - This does not, of course, forbid us to apply the term to our real father. Religion requires all proper honor to be shown to Him, Exo 20:12; Mat 15:4; Eph 6:1-3. But…
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