And they do all their deeds (A)to be noticed by other people; for they (B)broaden their [a]phylacteries and lengthen (C)the tassels of their garments. And they (D)love the place of honor at banquets, and the seats of honor in the synagogues, and personal greetings in the marketplaces, and being called [b](E)Rabbi by the people. But as for you, (F)do not be called [c](G)Rabbi; for only One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters. And do not call anyone on earth your father; for only (H)One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10 And do not be called [d]leaders; for only One is your Leader, that is, Christ.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 23:5 I.e., small pouches containing Scripture texts, worn on the left forearm and forehead for religious purposes
  2. Matthew 23:7 In Heb “My Teacher” or “My Master”
  3. Matthew 23:8 In Heb “My Teacher” or “My Master”
  4. Matthew 23:10 Or teachers

“Everything they do is done for people to see:(A) They make their phylacteries[a](B) wide and the tassels on their garments(C) long; they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues;(D) they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.(E)

“But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father,(F) and he is in heaven. 10 Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 23:5 That is, boxes containing Scripture verses, worn on forehead and arm