Verse 7

Matthew 23:7

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7 They love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi.’

Original Language Text

greek

καὶ τοὺς ἀσπασμοὺς ἐν ταῖς ἀγοραῖς καὶ καλεῖσθαι ὑπὸ τῶν ἀνθρώπων· ⸀Ῥαββί.

English Translation

And the greetings in the marketplaces and to be called by men: Rabbi.

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Chapter 23 Context

1 Then Yashua (Jesus) said to the crowds and to his disciples, Focus ↗

2 “The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are the official interpreters of the law of Moses. Focus ↗

3 So practice and obey whatever they tell you, but don’t follow their example. For they don’t practice... Focus ↗

4 They crush people with unbearable religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden. Focus ↗

5 “Everything they do is for show. On their arms they wear extra wide prayer boxes with Scripture vers... Focus ↗

6 And they love to sit at the head table at banquets and in the seats of honor in the synagogues. Focus ↗

7 They love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi....

8 “Don’t let anyone call you ‘Rabbi,’ for you have only one teacher, and all of you are equal as broth... Focus ↗

9 And don’t address anyone here on earth as ‘Father,’ for only God (Elohim) in heaven is your Father. Focus ↗

10 And don’t let anyone call you ‘Teacher,’ for you have only one teacher, the Messiah. Focus ↗

11 The greatest among you must be a servant. Focus ↗

12 But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Focus ↗

13 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you shut the do... Focus ↗

15 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you cross land... Focus ↗

16 “Blind guides! What sorrow awaits you! For you say that it means nothing to swear ‘by God (Elohim)’s... Focus ↗

17 Blind fools! Which is more important — the gold or the Temple that makes the gold sacred? Focus ↗

18 And you say that to swear ‘by the altar’ is not binding, but to swear ‘by the gifts on the altar’ is... Focus ↗

19 How blind! For which is more important — the gift on the altar or the altar that makes the gift sacr... Focus ↗

20 When you swear ‘by the altar,’ you are swearing by it and by everything on it. Focus ↗

21 And when you swear ‘by the Temple,’ you are swearing by it and by God (Elohim), who lives in it. Focus ↗

22 And when you swear ‘by heaven,’ you are swearing by the throne of God (Elohim) and by God (Elohim),... Focus ↗

23 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful... Focus ↗

24 Blind guides! You strain your water so you won’t accidentally swallow a gnat, but you swallow a came... Focus ↗

25 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are so care... Focus ↗

26 You blind Pharisee! First wash the inside of the cup and the dish, and then the outside will become... Focus ↗

27 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are like wh... Focus ↗

28 Outwardly you look like righteous people, but inwardly your hearts are filled with hypocrisy and law... Focus ↗

29 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you build tombs... Focus ↗

30 Then you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would never have joined them in kill... Focus ↗

31 “But in saying that, you testify against yourselves that you are indeed the descendants of those who... Focus ↗

32 Go ahead and finish what your ancestors started. Focus ↗

33 Snakes! Sons of vipers! How will you escape the judgment of hell? Focus ↗

34 “Therefore, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers of religious law. But you will kill... Focus ↗

35 As a result, you will be held responsible for the murder of all godly people of all time — from the... Focus ↗

36 I tell you the truth, this judgment will fall on this very generation. Focus ↗

37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God (Elohim)’s messengers! How... Focus ↗

38 And now, look, your house is abandoned and desolate. Focus ↗

39 For I tell you this, you will never see me again until you say, ‘Blessings on the one who comes in t... Focus ↗

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Book: Matthew
Chapter: Chapter 23 (38 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

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