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Christ is the Only Master
Jesus explicitly commands his followers not to seek titles of distinction like 'Rabbi.' Commentators explain this is because Christ alone is the ultimate Teacher and Master. To seek or covet such titles is to risk usurping the unique authority that belongs to Jesus, who is the church's one true head and guide.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 23:8
18th Century
Theologian
Be not ye, etc. Jesus forbade his disciples to seek such titles of distinction. The reason he gave was that he himself was their Master an…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 23:8
But be not ye called Rabbi (υμεις δε μη κληθητε Ραββε). An apparent aside to the disciples. Note the emphatic position of υμεις. S…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 23:8–10
19th Century
Preacher
In the Church of Christ, all titles and honors that exalt people and give occasion for pride are forbidden here. In the Christian commonwealth, we …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 23:8
The “you” (v.8) is emphatic, and Jesus is probably speaking primarily to his disciples here, just as he later addresses the Pharisees directly (vv.…
John Gill
On Matthew 23:8
17th Century
Pastor
But be not you called Rabbi
Do not be ambitious of any such title, fond of it, or affect it, or be elated with it, s…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 23:1–12
17th Century
Minister
The scribes and Pharisees explained the law of Moses, and enforced obedience to it. They are charged with hypocrisy in religion. We can only judge …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 23:1–12
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, it was shown how the Pharisees and the Scribes were provoked by Christ’s glory, and also by His wisdom, by which He had crushed them; now, ho…