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A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.
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You Become Like Your Teacher
Scholars explain this verse establishes a core principle of discipleship: a student inevitably reflects their teacher. This serves as both a warning and an aspiration. If a teacher is flawed or 'blind,' the student will be too. For Christians, the ultimate goal is to be formed into the likeness of the Master, Jesus Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The disciple is not, etc. The learner is not above his teacher, does not know more, and must expect to be treated no better. This seems to…
The disciple is not above his master (ουκ εστιν μαθητης υπερ τον διδασκαλον). Literally, a learner (or pupil) is not above the tea…
19th Century
Anglican
The disciple is not above his master. See notes on Matthew 10:24, John 15:20. Here the application of the prov…
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Assuming that v.39 and v.40 belong together, Jesus’ thought in addressing the disciples runs like this: The disciple of a rabbi dedicates himself t…
16th Century
Protestant
The disciple is not above his master, but every one shall be conformed to his master (Luke 6:40). Luke gives this sentence wit…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The disciple is not above his master or "more excellent", as the Syriac, Arabic, and Persic versions render it; that…
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Christ often used all these sayings; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others, for we need allowance ourselves. …
