Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. New Living Translation And don’t let anyone call you ‘Teacher,’ for you have only one teacher, the Messiah. English Standard Version Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ. Berean Standard Bible Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ. Berean Literal Bible Neither be called instructors; since One is your instructor, the Christ. King James Bible Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. New King James Version And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ. New American Standard Bible And do not be called leaders; for only One is your Leader, that is, Christ. NASB 1995 “Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ. NASB 1977 “And do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ. Legacy Standard Bible Do not be called instructors; for One is your Instructor, that is, Christ. Amplified Bible Do not let yourselves be called leaders or teachers; for One is your Leader (Teacher), the Christ. Christian Standard Bible You are not to be called instructors either, because you have one Instructor, the Messiah. Holman Christian Standard Bible And do not be called masters either, because you have one Master, the Messiah. American Standard Version Neither be ye called masters: for one is your master, even the Christ. Contemporary English Version None of you should be called the leader. The Messiah is your only leader. English Revised Version Neither be ye called masters: for one is your master, even the Christ. GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't make others call you a leader, because you have only one leader, the Messiah. Good News Translation Nor should you be called 'Leader,' because your one and only leader is the Messiah. International Standard Version Nor are you to be called 'Teachers,' because you have only one teacher, the Messiah! Majority Standard Bible Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ. NET Bible Nor are you to be called 'teacher,' for you have one teacher, the Christ. New Heart English Bible Neither be called masters, for one is your master, the Christ. Webster's Bible Translation Neither be ye called masters: for one is your master, even Christ. Weymouth New Testament And do not accept the name of 'leader,' for your Leader is one alone--the Christ. World English Bible Neither be called masters, for one is your master, the Christ. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionnor may you be called teachers, for one is your teacher—the Christ. Berean Literal Bible Neither be called instructors; since One is your instructor, the Christ. Young's Literal Translation nor may ye be called directors, for one is your director -- the Christ. Smith's Literal Translation Nor be ye called leaders, for one is your Leader, Christ. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNeither be ye called masters; for one is you master, Christ. Catholic Public Domain Version Neither should you be called teachers. For One is your Teacher, the Christ. New American Bible Do not be called ‘Master’; you have but one master, the Messiah. New Revised Standard Version Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Messiah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNor be called leaders, for one is your leader, the Christ. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And you will not be called Leaders, because one is your Leader, The Messiah. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd be not called leaders; for one is your leader, the Christ. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And be not called leaders; for one is your leader, the Messiah. Mace New Testament neither take the title of masters, for you have but one master, who is the Messias. Weymouth New Testament And do not accept the name of 'leader,' for your Leader is one alone--the Christ. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Woes to Scribes and Pharisees…9And do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. 10Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ. 11The greatest among you shall be your servant.… Cross References John 13:13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am. Matthew 10:24-25 A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. / It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household! Luke 6:40 A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher. John 3:2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.” 1 Corinthians 8:6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. Ephesians 4:5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; Colossians 1:18 And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence. 1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. 1 Corinthians 12:5 There are different ministries, but the same Lord. Romans 14:9 For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living. Isaiah 54:13 Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity. Jeremiah 31:34 No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. Psalm 25:8-9 Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way. / He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. Treasury of Scripture Neither be you called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. Jump to Previous Accept Alone Christ Director Directors Guide Guides Instructor Instructors Leader Master Masters TeacherJump to Next Accept Alone Christ Director Directors Guide Guides Instructor Instructors Leader Master Masters TeacherMatthew 23 1. Jesus admonishes the people to follow good doctrine, not bad examples5. His disciples must beware of their ambition. 13. He denounces eight woes against their hypocrisy and blindness, 34. and prophesies of the destruction of Jerusalem. Nor are you to be called instructors This phrase emphasizes the humility and servitude expected of Jesus' followers. In the cultural context of first-century Judaism, titles such as "Rabbi" or "Instructor" were often associated with authority and status. Jesus challenges this norm by instructing His disciples to avoid seeking such titles, which could lead to pride and a hierarchical structure contrary to the servant leadership He exemplified. This teaching aligns with Jesus' earlier admonitions against seeking honor from men (Matthew 6:1-6) and His call to humility (Matthew 18:4). for you have one Instructor the Christ Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is addressing the crowds and His disciples, emphasizing His role as the ultimate Instructor and Teacher. 2. The Disciples Followers of Jesus who are being taught about humility and the dangers of seeking titles and positions of authority for self-glorification. 3. The Pharisees and Teachers of the Law Religious leaders of the time who are criticized by Jesus for their hypocrisy and desire for titles and recognition. 4. Jerusalem The city where Jesus is teaching, a significant location for Jewish religious life and the setting for many of Jesus' teachings. 5. The Crowds The general public who are listening to Jesus' teachings and witnessing His critique of the religious leaders. Teaching Points Christ as the Ultimate TeacherJesus emphasizes that He is the true Instructor, and all teaching should align with His teachings and example. Humility in Leadership Believers are called to lead with humility, avoiding the pursuit of titles and recognition for personal glory. Servant Leadership True leadership in the Christian context is about serving others, following the example of Christ who came to serve, not to be served. Avoiding Hypocrisy Jesus warns against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, encouraging believers to live authentically and practice what they preach. Unity in the Body of Christ Recognizing Christ as the head fosters unity among believers, as all are equal under His leadership.(10) Neither be ye called masters.--The word is not the same as in Matthew 23:8, and signifies "guide," or "leader;" the "director" of conscience rather than the teacher. (Comp. Romans 2:19.)Verse 10. - Neither be ye called masters; καθηγηταί: leaders, guides. This is just what the Pharisees claimed to be (see ver. 16 and Romans 2:19, 20). One is your master (Kaqhghth/, Leader), even [the] Christ. Hero Jesus announces himself, not only as their Teacher, but as the Messiah, their Ruler and Guide. He is censuring that sectarian spirit which began in the primitive Church, when one said," I am of Paul; another, I of Apollos," etc. (1 Corinthians 1:12), and has continued to this day in the division of the one body into innumerable sects and, parties, ranged under various leaders, and generally bearing their founder's name. "What then is Apollos? and what is Paul? Ministers through whom ye believed; and each as the Lord gave to him" (1 Corinthians 3:5). How mournful to think that Christ's great prayer for unity (John 17.) is still unfulfilled, frustrated or delayed by man's self-will! Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Norμηδὲ (mēde) Conjunction Strong's 3366: And not, not even, neither?nor. From me and de; but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor. are you to be called κληθῆτε (klēthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. instructors, καθηγηταί (kathēgētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2519: A leader, teacher, guide, master. From a compound of kata and hegeomai; a guide, i.e. a teacher. for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [have] ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. Instructor, καθηγητὴς (kathēgētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2519: A leader, teacher, guide, master. From a compound of kata and hegeomai; a guide, i.e. a teacher. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Christ. Χριστός (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. 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