Translations
Modern
A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.
Traditional
The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
Literal
A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master.
Latin
Non est discipulus super magistrum, nec servus super dominum suum:
Original
Greek
English
A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.
Notes
Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- 3rd Tour of Galileec. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Book of Micah Crucifixion Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Persecution Prophecy Servant
Topics
Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Responsibility of Christian Minister: Trials and Persecutions of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Human Dignity Servant: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To