Matthew 23:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 23:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 23:8 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 23:8 — KJV
“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.”
— Matthew 23:8 (KJV)
Matthew 23:8 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 23:8
“Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:8: called, one, master
“And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? tribute: called in the original, didrachma, being in value fifteen pence sterling; about thirty seven cents”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:8: called, one, master
“And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us? failed...: Heb. went forth”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:8: one, even, brethren
“And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:8: called, one, even
“And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by Enrogel, and called all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants: Enrogel: or, the well Rogel”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:8: called, one, brethren
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