King James Version
Matthew 23:8 in the King James Version says “But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 23 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.”
Matthew 23:8 · KJV
And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“not”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“be”
G2564to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
“for”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
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