Matthew 23:8

The Passion Translation

“But you are to be different from that. You are not to be called ‘master,’ for you have only one Master, and you are all brothers and sisters.

Cross References

Matthew 10:25

The student must be satisfied to share his teacher’s fate and the servant his master’s. If they have called the head of the family ‘lord of flies,’ no wonder they malign the members of his family.

Matthew 17:5

But while Peter was still speaking, a bright radiant cloud spread over them, enveloping them all. And God’s voice suddenly spoke from the cloud, saying, “This is my dearly loved Son, the constant focus of my delight. Listen to him!”

Matthew 23:10

Nor are you to be addressed as ‘teacher,’ for you have one Teacher, the Anointed One.

Matthew 23:7

And how they love to be admired by men with their titles of respect, aspiring to be recognized in public and have others call them ‘Reverend.’

Matthew 26:25

Then finally, Judas the traitor spoke up and asked him, “Teacher, perhaps it is I?” Jesus answered, “You said it.”

Matthew 26:49

Judas quickly stepped up to Jesus and said, “Shalom, Rabbi,” and he kissed him on both cheeks.

Mark 10:51

Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The man replied, “My Master, please, let me see again!”

Mark 11:21

Peter remembered and said to him, “Teacher, look! That’s the fig tree you cursed. It’s now all shriveled up and dead.”

Mark 14:45

Judas quickly stepped up to Jesus and said, “Rabbi, my teacher!” and he kissed him on both cheeks.

Mark 9:5

Peter blurted out, “Good Teacher, this is so amazing to see the three of you together! Why don’t we stay here and set up three shelters: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah?”

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you, Peter, that you would stay faithful to me no matter what comes. Remember this: after you have turned back to me and have been restored, make it your life mission to strengthen the faith of your brothers.”

John 1:38

Jesus turned around and saw they were following him and asked, “What do you want?” They responded, “Rabbi (which means, Master Teacher ), where are you staying?”

John 1:49

Nathanael blurted out, “Teacher, you are truly the Son of God and the King of Israel!”

John 11:8

“But Teacher,” they said to him, “do you really want to go back there? It was just a short time ago the people of Judea were going to stone you!”

John 20:16

“Mary,” Jesus interrupted her. Turning to face him, she said, “Rabboni!” (Aramaic for “My teacher!”)

John 3:2

One night he discreetly came to Jesus and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one performs the miracle signs that you do, unless God’s power is with him.”

John 3:26

So they went to John and asked him, “Teacher, are you aware that the One you told us about at the crossing place—he’s now baptizing crowds larger than yours. People are flocking to him!”

John 4:31

Then the disciples began to insist that Jesus eat some of the food they brought back with them, saying, “Teacher, you must eat something.”

John 6:25

When they finally found him, they asked him, “Teacher, how did you get here?”

John 9:2

His disciples asked him, “Teacher, whose sin caused this guy’s blindness, his own, or the sin of his parents?”

2 Corinthians 1:24

But I don’t want to imply that as leaders we coerce you or somehow want to rule over your faith. Instead, we are your partners who are called to increase your joy. And we know that you already stand firm because of your strong faith.

2 Corinthians 4:5

We don’t preach ourselves, but rather the lordship of Jesus Christ, for we are your servants for Jesus’ sake.

Ephesians 3:15

the perfect Father of every father and child in heaven and on the earth.

Philemon 1:16

So welcome him no longer as a slave, but more than that, as a dearly loved brother. He is that to me especially, and how much more so to you, both humanly speaking and in the Lord.

James 3:1

My dear brothers and sisters, don’t be so eager to become a teacher in the church since you know that we who teach are held to a higher standard of judgment.

1 Peter 5:3

Don’t be controlling tyrants but lead others by your beautiful examples to the flock.

Revelation 1:9

I, John, am your brother and companion in tribulation, the kingdom, and the patience that are found in Jesus. I was exiled on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.

Revelation 19:10

At this I fell facedown at the angel’s feet to worship him, but he stopped me and said, “Don’t do this! For I am only a fellow servant with you and one of your brothers who clings to what Jesus testifies. Worship God. The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”

Revelation 22:9

But he said to me, “Don’t do it! I am but a fellow servant with you and your brothers, the prophets, and with those who cling to the words of this book. Worship God!”