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But the student who is fully trained will become like the teacher. <a href="/esv/luke/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. <a href="/bsb/luke/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher. <a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> A disciple is not above the teacher, and everyone fully trained will be like his teacher. <a href="/kjv/luke/6.htm">King James Bible</a> The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. <a href="/nkjv/luke/6.htm">New King James Version</a> A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher. <a href="/nasb_/luke/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> A student is not above the teacher; but everyone, when he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher. <a href="/nasb/luke/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher. <a href="/nasb77/luke/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher. <a href="/lsb/luke/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> A student is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher. <a href="/amp/luke/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> A student is not superior to his teacher; but everyone, after he has been completely trained, will be like his teacher. <a href="/csb/luke/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher. <a href="/hcsb/luke/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher. <a href="/asv/luke/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> The disciple is not above his teacher: but every one when he is perfected shall be as his teacher. <a href="/cev/luke/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Are students better than their teacher? But when they are fully trained, they will be like their teacher. <a href="/erv/luke/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> The disciple is not above his master: but every one when he is perfected shall be as his master. <a href="/gwt/luke/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A student is no better than his teacher. But everyone who is well-trained will be like his teacher. <a href="/gnt/luke/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> No pupils are greater than their teacher; but all pupils, when they have completed their training, will be like their teacher. <a href="/isv/luke/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> A disciple is not better than his teacher. But everyone who is fully-trained will be like his teacher. <a href="/msb/luke/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher. <a href="/net/luke/6.htm">NET Bible</a> A disciple is not greater than his teacher, but everyone when fully trained will be like his teacher. <a href="/nheb/luke/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> A disciple is not above the teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. <a href="/wbt/luke/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect, shall be as his master. <a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> There is no disciple who is superior to his teacher; but every one whose instruction is complete will be like his teacher. <a href="/web/luke/6.htm">World English Bible</a> A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone perfected will be as his teacher. <a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> A disciple is not above the teacher, and everyone fully trained will be like his teacher. <a href="/ylt/luke/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> A disciple is not above his teacher, but every one perfected shall be as his teacher. <a href="/slt/luke/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For the learner is not above his teacher: and every one set in order shall be as his teacher.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The disciple is not above his master: but every one shall be perfect, if he be as his master. <a href="/cpdv/luke/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The disciple is not above his teacher. But each one will be perfected, if he is like his teacher. <a href="/nabre/luke/6.htm">New American Bible</a> No disciple is superior to the teacher; but when fully trained, every disciple will be like his teacher. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> A disciple is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully qualified will be like the teacher.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> There is no disciple who is more important than his teacher; for every man who is well developed will be like his teacher. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “There is no disciple greater than his mentor, for everyone who is perfected shall be like his mentor.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> The disciple is not above his teacher; but every accomplished disciple shall be as his teacher.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>The disciple is not above his teacher; but every one having been made perfect shall be as his teacher.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> The disciple is not above his teacher; but every one who is completely taught shall be as his master.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. <a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> There is no disciple who is superior to his teacher; but every one whose instruction is complete will be like his teacher. <a href="/worrell/luke/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>A disciple is not above the teacher; but every one, when perfected, shall be as his teacher.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>the learner is not above his teacher, tho' every complete <Fr>scholar<FR> will <Fr>become<FR> as <Fr>learned as<FR> his master.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/6-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2406" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/6.htm">Do Not Judge</a> …39Jesus also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? 40<a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētēs (N-NMS) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">A disciple</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">above</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/1320.htm" title="1320: didaskalon (N-AMS) -- A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.">teacher,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pas (Adj-NMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone who is</a> <a href="/greek/2675.htm" title="2675: katērtismenos (V-RPM/P-NMS) -- From kata and a derivative of artios; to complete thoroughly, i.e. Repair or adjust.">fully trained</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/1320.htm" title="1320: didaskalos (N-NMS) -- A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.">teacher. </a> 41Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/10-24.htm">Matthew 10:24-25</a> A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. / It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household! <a href="/john/13-16.htm">John 13:16</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. <a href="/john/15-20.htm">John 15:20</a> Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. <a href="/matthew/23-8.htm">Matthew 23:8-10</a> But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. / And do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. / Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-1.htm">1 Corinthians 11:1</a> You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ. <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5</a> Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: <a href="/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6</a> Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked. <a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29</a> For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. <a href="/ephesians/4-13.htm">Ephesians 4:13</a> until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ. <a href="/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14-17</a> But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them. / From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. / All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, ... <a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a> He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. <a href="/proverbs/22-6.htm">Proverbs 22:6</a> Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. <a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a> The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. <a href="/jeremiah/3-15.htm">Jeremiah 3:15</a> Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” <a href="/malachi/2-7.htm">Malachi 2:7</a> For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.disciple.<a href="/matthew/10-24.htm">Matthew 10:24,25</a> The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord… <a href="/john/13-16.htm">John 13:16</a> Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.<a href="/john/15-20.htm">John 15:20</a> Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.that is perfect shall be as his master.<a href="/matthew/23-15.htm">Matthew 23:15</a> Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/mark/13-30.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Ditch</a> <a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/luke/5-37.htm">Figurative</a> <a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/luke/5-37.htm">Language</a> <a href="/luke/5-9.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/matthew/21-16.htm">Perfected</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-2.htm">Pupil</a> <a href="/matthew/10-25.htm">Student</a> <a href="/luke/6-6.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/luke/3-12.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/matthew/13-52.htm">Trained</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/7-21.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/luke/6-41.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/luke/6-41.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/job/9-31.htm">Ditch</a> <a href="/luke/7-23.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/luke/15-3.htm">Figurative</a> <a href="/luke/9-17.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/luke/15-3.htm">Language</a> <a href="/luke/6-47.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/7-11.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/luke/13-32.htm">Perfected</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-10.htm">Pupil</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">Student</a> <a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/luke/6-41.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/acts/7-22.htm">Trained</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 6</div>1. <a href="/luke/6-1.htm">Jesus reproves the Pharisees;</a> 12. <a href="/luke/6-12.htm">chooses apostles;</a> 17. <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">heals the diseased;</a> 20. <a href="/luke/6-20.htm">preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes;</a> 27. <a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Love your Enemy</a> 37. <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Do not Judge</a> 43. <a href="/luke/6-43.htm">A Tree and Its Fruit</a> 46. <a href="/luke/6-46.htm">The House on the Rock</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>A disciple is not above his teacher This phrase emphasizes the relationship between a disciple and their teacher, highlighting the principle of humility and submission to authority. In the Jewish context of Jesus' time, rabbis were highly respected, and their disciples were expected to follow their teachings closely. This mirrors the relationship between Jesus and His followers, where He is the ultimate Teacher. The concept is also seen in the relationship between Elijah and Elisha (<a href="/2_kings/2-9.htm">2 Kings 2:9-15</a>), where Elisha sought to emulate his mentor. The idea is that a disciple should not expect to surpass their teacher in wisdom or authority but should aim to learn and grow under their guidance.but everyone who is fully trained The process of being "fully trained" implies a period of learning, growth, and maturation. In the cultural context, this would involve rigorous study and practice, much like the training of a craftsman or an athlete. The Greek word used here for "fully trained" can also mean "perfected" or "complete," suggesting a thorough and comprehensive development. This training is not just intellectual but also moral and spiritual, aligning with the biblical call to be transformed by the renewing of the mind (<a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>).will be like his teacher The goal of discipleship is to become like the teacher, reflecting their character, values, and wisdom. For Christians, this means becoming more like Christ, who is the ultimate example of righteousness and holiness. This transformation is a central theme in the New Testament, as seen in passages like 1 <a href="/john/2-6.htm">John 2:6</a>, which calls believers to walk as Jesus did. The process of becoming like the teacher involves both learning and imitation, as well as the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life (<a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">2 Corinthians 3:18</a>). This phrase underscores the transformative power of true discipleship, where the disciple embodies the teachings and character of their master.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The ultimate teacher and model for Christian discipleship. In this passage, Jesus is speaking to His disciples, imparting wisdom about the nature of discipleship. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are learning from Him. The term "disciple" comes from the Greek word (math?t?s), meaning a learner or pupil. 3. <a href="/topical/t/teacher.htm">Teacher</a> In the context of this verse, the teacher is Jesus, but it also applies to any spiritual leader or mentor in the Christian faith. 4. <a href="/topical/t/training.htm">Training</a> The process of being taught and molded into the likeness of the teacher. The Greek word (kat?rtismenos) implies being fully equipped or prepared. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_sermon_on_the_plain.htm">The Sermon on the Plain</a> The broader context of this teaching, where Jesus delivers a series of teachings on Christian ethics and behavior.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_disciple.htm">The Role of a Disciple</a> A disciple is a learner who seeks to emulate their teacher. In the Christian context, this means striving to live like Jesus in thought, word, and deed. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_training.htm">The Importance of Training</a> Spiritual growth requires intentional training and discipline. Just as athletes train to improve, Christians must engage in spiritual practices to become more like Christ. <a href="/topical/h/humility_in_learning.htm">Humility in Learning</a> Recognize that no disciple is above their teacher. Approach learning with humility, understanding that growth comes from submitting to the teachings of Christ and spiritual mentors. <a href="/topical/t/the_goal_of_discipleship.htm">The Goal of Discipleship</a> The ultimate aim is to be like Jesus. This involves adopting His character, values, and mission in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/m/mentorship_in_the_christian_life.htm">Mentorship in the Christian Life</a> Seek out godly mentors who can guide you in your spiritual journey. Likewise, be willing to mentor others, passing on the teachings of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 6</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_christian_disciple.htm">What defines a Christian disciple?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_diatessaron's_purpose.htm">What is the Diatessaron's purpose and content?</a> <a href="/q/names_of_the_12_disciples.htm">What were the names of the twelve disciples? (Matthew 10:2-4 vs. Luke 6:13-16)</a> <a href="/q/was_jesus_considered_a_rabbi.htm">Was Jesus considered a rabbi?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) The disciple is not above his master.--See Notes on <a href="/matthew/10-24.htm" title="The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.">Matthew 10:24</a>, <a href="/john/15-20.htm" title="Remember the word that I said to you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.">John 15:20</a>. Here the application of the proverb is obviously very different. The connection of thought is somewhat obscure, and we may not unreasonably believe that some links have been omitted. As it is, however, we can infer something from what precedes and follows. We are still in that section of the discourse which warns the disciples against taking on themselves the office of a judge. They were in this to follow the example of their Master. He, in His work on earth, taught, but did not judge (<a href="/context/john/8-11.htm" title="She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said to her, Neither do I condemn you: go, and sin no more.">John 8:11-15</a>; <a href="/john/12-47.htm" title="And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.">John 12:47</a>; perhaps, also, <a href="/luke/12-14.htm" title="And he said to him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?">Luke 12:14</a>). Were they above their Master that they should do what He had refrained from doing?Every one that is perfect.--Better, every one that is perfected. The marginal rendering, "Every one shall be perfected," is hardly tenable grammatically The implied thought is that the disciple or scholar who has been perfected by the education through which his Master has led him, will be like the Master in character and temper, i.e., in this special application of the maxim, will abstain from needless, or hasty, or uncharitable judgment. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 40. - The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. "Both," he went on to say, "will be lost hopelessly. You cannot expect the disciples of these mistaken men, surely, to be wiser than their teachers; for you know the oft-repeated saying, 'Every one that is perfect [better rendered, that has been perfected] shall be as his master;' in other words, the pupils of these censorious, evil-judging, narrow-minded, bitter men will grow up - as they become perfected in this teaching - in their turn equally narrow-minded and bitter as their masters." The conclusion, felt though not expressed, of course, is, "But my followers must be something different to these; another and nobler spirit, nobler because more generous, must rule in their hearts." <a href="/commentaries/luke/6-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>A disciple μαθητὴς (mathētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. above ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. [his] τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. teacher, διδάσκαλον (didaskalon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. everyone [who is] πᾶς (pas) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. fully trained κατηρτισμένος (katērtismenos) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2675.htm">Strong's 2675: </a> From kata and a derivative of artios; to complete thoroughly, i.e. Repair or adjust. will be ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. teacher. διδάσκαλος (didaskalos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> A teacher, master. 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