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Matthew 23:8-10 Jesus Denounces the Religious Leaders

8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have only one Master and you are all brothers.

9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.

10 Nor are you to be called ‘teacher,’ for you have one Teacher, the Christ.

Cross References for Matthew 23:8-10

1 Timothy 5:1 - Advice About Widows, Elders and Slaves Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:1

1 Timothy 6:2 - Those who have believing masters are not to show less respect for them because they are brother... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:2

Philemon 1:16 - no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but eve... Click to read the verse Philemon 1:16 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:16

Colossians 1:18 - And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among th... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:18 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:18

Acts 6:3 - Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We... Click to read the verse Acts 6:3 Click to read the verse Acts 6:3

Matthew 17:5 - While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “T... Click to read the verse Matthew 17:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 17:5

Revelation 22:9 - But he said to me, “Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers the pro... Click to read the verse Revelation 22:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 22:9

Revelation 19:10 - At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Do not do it! I am a fellow serv... Click to read the verse Revelation 19:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 19:10

2 Corinthians 1:24 - Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:24 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:24

1 Peter 5:3 - not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:3

Luke 22:32 - But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, ... Click to read the verse Luke 22:32 Click to read the verse Luke 22:32

2 Corinthians 4:5 - For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Je... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:5

1 Corinthians 1:12-13 - What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:12-13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:12-13

Matthew 10:25 - It is enough for the student to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If the he... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:25

John 13:13-14 - “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Click to read the verse John 13:13-14 Click to read the verse John 13:13-14

James 3:1 - Taming the Tongue Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know ... Click to read the verse James 3:1 Click to read the verse James 3:1

Revelation 1:9 - One Like a Son of Man I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and pati... Click to read the verse Revelation 1:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 1:9

Matthew 26:18 - He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed ti... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:18

Matthew 26:49 - Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. Click to read the verse Matthew 26:49 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:49

Matthew 23:7 - they love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have men call them ‘Rabbi.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 23:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:7

Ephesians 3:15 - from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:15 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:15

Colossians 1:1-2 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Click to read the verse Colossians 1:1-2 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:1-2

1 Corinthians 3:3-5 - You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldl... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:3-5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:3-5

Romans 14:9-10 - For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the... Click to read the verse Romans 14:9-10 Click to read the verse Romans 14:9-10

Matthew 23:10 - Nor are you to be called ‘teacher,’ for you have one Teacher, the Christ. Click to read the verse Matthew 23:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:10