Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
They love the [special] greetings they receive at the open shopping markets and to be addressed as 'Rabbi' [Note: This word signified 'great' or 'master'].
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
to be greeted in the marketplaces, and to be called "Rabbi' by people.
A Conservative Version
and the greetings in the marketplaces, and to be designated by men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
American Standard Version
and the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called of men, Rabbi.
Amplified
Anderson New Testament
and salutations in the markets, and to be called by men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Bible in Basic English
And words of respect in the market-places, and to be named by men, Teacher.
Common New Testament
and greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, 'Rabbi.'
Daniel Mace New Testament
to be saluted in publick places, and to have men address to them with the title of Doctor Doctor.
Darby Translation
and salutations in the market-places, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Godbey New Testament
and salutations in the forums, and to be called by the people, "Doctor."
Goodspeed New Testament
and to be saluted with respect in public places, and to have men call them 'Rabbi.'
John Wesley New Testament
And salutations in the markets, and to be called by men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Julia Smith Translation
And greetings in the markets, and to be called by men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
King James 2000
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and the greetings in the marketplaces and to be called 'Rabbi' by people.
Modern King James verseion
and greetings in the market-places, and to be called, Rabbi! Rabbi! by men.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, 'Rabbi.'
Moffatt New Testament
they like to be saluted in the marketplaces and to be called 'rabbi' by men.
Montgomery New Testament
"They enjoy salutations in the market-places, and to have men call them 'Rabbi.'
NET Bible
and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces, and to have people call them 'Rabbi.'
New Heart English Bible
the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called 'Rabbi' by men.
Noyes New Testament
and salutations in the markets, and to be called by men, Rabbi.
Sawyer New Testament
and salutations in the markets, and to be called by men, Rabbi.
The Emphasized Bible
And the salutations in the market-places, and to be called by men, Rabbi.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
and salutations in the places of public concourse, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Twentieth Century New Testament
and to be greeted in the markets with respect, and to be called 'Rabbi' for everybody.
Webster
And greetings in the markets, and to be called by men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Weymouth New Testament
and like to be bowed to in places of public resort, and to be addressed by men as 'Rabbi.'
Williams New Testament
to be greeted with honor in public places, and to have men call them 'Teacher.'
World English Bible
the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called 'Rabbi, Rabbi' by men.
Worrell New Testament
and the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called by men 'Rabbi.'
Worsley New Testament
and the chief seats in the synagogues, and salutations in public assemblies, and to be called by men Rabbi, Rabbi.
Youngs Literal Translation
and the salutations in the market-places, and to be called by men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Themes
Hypocrites » Described as » Loving pre-eminence
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Fond of distinguished titles
Pharisees » Character of » Fond of public salutations
Rabbi » The title of a jewish teacher
Rabbi » Ostentatiously used by the pharisees
Salutations » The pharisees condemned for seeking, in public
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 23:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Seven Woes Pronounced On The Scribes And Pharisees
6 They love to recline at the head place at dinner tables [Note: This referred to the practice of lying down on their left side on a couch next to the dinner table, and leaning on their left elbow, while eating with their right hand], and to occupy the principal seats in the synagogues. 7 They love the [special] greetings they receive at the open shopping markets and to be addressed as 'Rabbi' [Note: This word signified 'great' or 'master']. 8 But you should not assume the title 'Rabbi,' for [only] one is your teacher [i.e., Jesus Himself] and all of you are [simply] brothers.
Names
Cross References
John 1:38
Then Jesus turned and saw them following [Him] and said to them, "What are you looking for?" And they answered Him, "Rabbi (which means Teacher), where are you staying?"
John 1:49
Nathaniel replied to Him, "Rabbi [i.e., Teacher], you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel."
John 3:2
This man went to Jesus one night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we [i.e., speaking of himself and other Jewish leaders] know that you are a Teacher sent from God, for no one could perform these [miraculous] signs that you are doing unless God were with Him."
John 3:26
These disciples went to John and said to him, "Rabbi, look, that man who was with you on the east side of the Jordan River [i.e., Jesus], whom you testified about, is immersing people and everyone is going to him." [Note: Actually, it was Jesus' disciples who did the immersing. See 4:2].
John 6:25
And when they found Him on the other [i.e., west] side, they said to Him, "Rabbi, how did you get here?"
John 20:16
[Then] Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned toward Him and replied in the Hebrew language, "Rabboni," which means "Teacher."
Matthew 23:8
But you should not assume the title 'Rabbi,' for [only] one is your teacher [i.e., Jesus Himself] and all of you are [simply] brothers.
Mark 9:5
And Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi [i.e., Teacher], it is good for us to be here. Let us build three small shelters, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." [See note at Matt. 17:4]
Mark 10:51
Jesus said to him, "What do you want me to do for you?" And the blind man answered, "Rabboni [i.e., Teacher], I want to have my sight restored."