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Matthew · Chapter 23

Matthew 23:7

the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi, Rabbi’ by men.

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Before · Matthew 23:5–6

5But they do all their works to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the fringes of their garments, 6and love the place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,

7the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi, Rabbi’ by men.

After · Matthew 23:8–9

8But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi’, for one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers. 9Call no man on the earth your father, for one is your Father, he who is in heaven.

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