Parallel Verses
Twentieth Century New Testament
and to be greeted in the markets with respect, and to be called 'Rabbi' for everybody.
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
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'].
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.
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 and like to have the place of honor at dinner, and the best seats in the Synagogues, 7 and to be greeted in the markets with respect, and to be called 'Rabbi' for everybody. 8 But do not allow yourselves to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have only one Father, the heavenly Father.
Names
Cross References
John 1:38
But Jesus turned round, and saw them following. "What are you looking for?" he asked. "Rabbi," they answered (or, as we should say, "Teacher"), "where are you staying?"
John 1:49
"Rabbi," Nathanael exclaimed, "you are the Son of God, you are King of Israel!"
John 3:2
This man came to Jesus by night, and said to him: "Rabbi, we know that you are a Teacher come from God; for no one could give such signs as you are giving, unless God were with him."
John 3:26
And the disciples came to John and said: "Rabbi, the man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan, and to whom you have yourself borne testimony--he, also, is baptizing, and everybody is going to him."
John 6:25
And, when they found him on the other side of the Sea, they said: "When did you get here, Rabbi?"
John 20:16
"Mary!" said Jesus. She turned round, and exclaimed in Hebrew: "Rabboni!" (or, as we should say, 'Teacher').
Matthew 23:8
But do not allow yourselves to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have only one Father, the heavenly Father.
Mark 9:5
"Rabbi," said Peter, interposing, "it is good to be here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
Mark 10:51
"What do you want me to do for you?" said Jesus, addressing him. "Rabboni," the blind man answered, "I want to recover my sight."