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Matthew 23:6-8
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Matthew 23:6-8
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
6 And they love the place-of-honor[a] at the banquets, and the seats-of-honor[b] in the synagogues, 7 and the greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi’[c] by people. 8 But you— do not be called[d] ‘Rabbi’. For One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers.
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- Matthew 23:6 Lit, the first reclining place (they reclined to eat); the foremost place to eat.
- Matthew 23:6 Lit, first seats, foremost seats.
- Matthew 23:7 Or, Teacher.
- Matthew 23:8 Do not accept the title of ‘teacher’, elevating you above your brothers and sisters. God is your teacher.
Matthew 23:6-8
New International Version
Matthew 23:6-8
New International Version
6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues;(A) 7 they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.(B)
8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.
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