Matthew 23
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Matthew 23:5-12

5They do all their deeds to be seen by people, for they make their phylacteries wide and their tassels long.

6They love the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues

7and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces, and to have people call them ‘Rabbi.’

8But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher and you are all brothers.

9And call no one your ‘father’ on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven.

10Nor are you to be called ‘teacher,’ for you have one teacher, the Christ.

11The greatest among you will be your servant.

12And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

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