Matthew 23:9

New Living Translation

And don’t address anyone here on earth as ‘Father,’ for only God in heaven is your Father.

Cross References

2 Kings 13:14

When Elisha was in his last illness, King Jehoash of Israel visited him and wept over him. “My father! My father! I see the chariots and charioteers of Israel!” he cried.

2 Kings 2:12

Elisha saw it and cried out, “My father! My father! I see the chariots and charioteers of Israel!” And as they disappeared from sight, Elisha tore his clothes in distress.

2 Kings 6:21

When the king of Israel saw them, he shouted to Elisha, “My father, should I kill them? Should I kill them?”

Malachi 1:6

The Lord of Heaven’s Armies says to the priests: “A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. If I am your father and master, where are the honor and respect I deserve? You have shown contempt for my name! “But you ask, ‘How have we ever shown contempt for your name?’

Matthew 23:10

And don’t let anyone call you ‘Teacher,’ for you have only one teacher, the Messiah.

Matthew 6:32

These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.

Matthew 7:11

So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.

Acts 22:1

“Brothers and esteemed fathers,” Paul said, “listen to me as I offer my defense.”

1 Corinthians 4:15

For even if you had ten thousand others to teach you about Christ, you have only one spiritual father. For I became your father in Christ Jesus when I preached the Good News to you.

2 Corinthians 6:18

And I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

Hebrews 12:9

Since we respected our earthly fathers who disciplined us, shouldn’t we submit even more to the discipline of the Father of our spirits, and live forever?

1 John 3:1

See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him.