Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 23:7
7greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by people.
Matthew 23:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
- New International Version (NIV)they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.
- English Standard Version (ESV)and greetings in the marketplaces and being called rabbi by others.
- New King James Version (NKJV)greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, ‘Rabbi, Rabbi.’
Context of Matthew 23:7
5They do everything to be seen by others: They enlarge their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. 6They love the place of honor at banquets, the front seats in the synagogues, greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by people. 8“But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ because you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters. 9Do not call anyone on earth your father, because you have one Father, who is in heaven.
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καὶ τοὺς ἀσπασμοὺς ἐν ταῖς ἀγοραῖς καὶ καλεῖσθαι ὑπὸ τῶν ἀνθρώπων ῥαββίRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Matthew 23:7
- John 1:38When Jesus turned and noticed them following him, he asked them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?”
- John 3:2This man came to him at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one could perform these signs you do unless God were with him.”
- John 6:25When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?”
- John 20:16Jesus said to her, “Mary.” Turning around, she said to him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” — which means “Teacher.”
Commentaries on Matthew 23:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7To be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi - רבי רבי , i.e. My teacher! my teacher! The second rabbi is omitted by several excellent MSS., by most of the ancient versions, and by some of the fathers. Griesbach has left it in the text, with the note of doubtfulness. There are three words used among the Jews as titles of dignity, which they apply to their doctors - Rabh, Rabbi, and Rabban; each of these terms has its particular meaning: rabban implies much more than…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7Greetings in the markets - Markets were places where multitudes of people were assembled together. They were pleased with special attention in public places, and desired that all should show them particular respect. Greetings - Salutations. See the notes at Luke 10:4. To be called Rabbi, Rabbi - This word literally signifies great. It was a title given to eminent teachers of the law among the Jews; a title of honor and dignity, denoting authority and…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7Rabbi was a title given to an authoritative and respected Jewish teacher.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi--It is the spirit rather than the letter of this that must be pressed; though the violation of the letter, springing from spiritual pride, has done incalculable evil in the Church of Christ. The reiteration of the word "Rabbi" shows how it tickled the ear and fed the spiritual pride of those ecclesiastics.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Matthew 23
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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