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Matthew 23:9-11
King James Version
Matthew 23:9-11
King James Version
9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
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Matthew 23:9-11
English Standard Version
Matthew 23:9-11
English Standard Version
9 (A)And call no man your father on earth, for (B)you have one Father, who is in heaven. 10 Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, (C)the Christ. 11 (D)The greatest among you shall be your servant.
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Matthew 23:9-11
New International Version
Matthew 23:9-11
New International Version
9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father,(A) and he is in heaven. 10 Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. 11 The greatest among you will be your servant.(B)
Matthew 23:9-11
New American Standard Bible
Matthew 23:9-11
New American Standard Bible
9 And do not call anyone on earth your father; for only (A)One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10 And do not be called [a]leaders; for only One is your Leader, that is, Christ. 11 (B)But the greatest of you shall be your servant.
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