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Matthew 23

Matthew 23:10

Woes to Scribes and Pharisees · Matthew 23:1–36
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Translations

Modern
Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ.
Traditional
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
Literal
Neither shall you be called instructors, because One is your Instructor, the Christ.
Latin
Nec vocemini magistri: quia magister vester unus est, Christus.

Original

Greek
English
Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ.

Notes

Matthew 23:10

Instructor: This title means the role and office of guiding others to understand God. Jesus, not the scribes and Pharisees, is the teacher of God's will (Matthew 5:17).

Matthew 23:8–12

Jesus does not forbid using titles (especially for one's father). Instead, he warns against claiming undue honor when teaching about God. In the community of Jesus, everyone is equal and knows God (see 12:46–50; 18:15–20). The titles Rabbi, Father, and Teacher are similar in meaning.

Events

Parallels

Luke 11:37–54

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Incarnation Jesus Christ, Teachings of Pride Scribe Son of Man Tradition

Topics

Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Church: Christ, Head of Ecclesiasticism: Jewish, Rebuked by Jesus Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Satire of Jesus Against Hypocrites Teachers: False: Admonition Against The Pharisees: Character of Fond of Distinguished Titles