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since One is your instructor, the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, <i>even</i> Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And do not be called leaders; for <i>only</i> One is your Leader, <i>that is,</i> Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, <i>that is,</i> Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Do not be called instructors; for One is your Instructor, <i>that is</i>, Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do not <i>let yourselves</i> be called leaders <i>or</i> teachers; for One is your Leader (Teacher), the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are not to be called instructors either, because you have one Instructor, the Messiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And do not be called masters either, because you have one Master, the Messiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Neither be ye called masters: for one is your master, even the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />None of you should be called the leader. The Messiah is your only leader. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Neither be ye called masters: for one is your master, even the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Don't make others call you a leader, because you have only one leader, the Messiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Nor should you be called 'Leader,' because your one and only leader is the Messiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Nor are you to be called 'Teachers,' because you have only one teacher, the Messiah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Nor are you to be called 'teacher,' for you have one teacher, the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Neither be called masters, for one is your master, the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Neither be ye called masters: for one is your master, even Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And do not accept the name of 'leader,' for your Leader is one alone--the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Neither be called masters, for one is your master, the Christ. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />nor may you be called teachers, for one is your teacher—the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Neither be called instructors; since One is your instructor, the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> nor may ye be called directors, for one is your director -- the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Nor be ye called leaders, for one is your Leader, Christ.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Neither be ye called masters; for one is you master, Christ. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Neither should you be called teachers. For One is your Teacher, the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Do not be called ‘Master’; you have but one master, the Messiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Messiah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Nor be called leaders, for one is your leader, the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And you will not be called Leaders, because one is your Leader, The Messiah.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And be not called leaders; for one is your leader, the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Be not called teachers: because One is your teacher, Christ.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And be not called leaders; for one is your leader, the Messiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />neither take the title of masters, for you have but one master, who is the Messias.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And do not accept the name of 'leader,' for your Leader is one alone--the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Neither be ye called leaders; because One is your Leader, the Christ.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>neither be ye called masters; for one is your master, even Christ.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/23-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=6759" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/23.htm">Woes to Scribes and Pharisees</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>And do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3366.htm" title="3366: mēde (Conj) -- And not, not even, neither?nor. From me and de; but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor.">Nor</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: klēthēte (V-ASP-2P) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">are you to be called</a> <a href="/greek/2519.htm" title="2519: kathēgētai (N-NMP) -- A leader, teacher, guide, master. From a compound of kata and hegeomai; a guide, i.e. a teacher.">instructors,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</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.">have</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: heis (Adj-NMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/2519.htm" title="2519: kathēgētēs (N-NMS) -- A leader, teacher, guide, master. From a compound of kata and hegeomai; a guide, i.e. a teacher.">Instructor,</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">11</span>The greatest among you shall be your servant.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13</a></span><br />You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-24.htm">Matthew 10:24-25</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-40.htm">Luke 6:40</a></span><br />A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a></span><br />He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-6.htm">1 Corinthians 8:6</a></span><br />yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-5.htm">Ephesians 4:5</a></span><br />one Lord, one faith, one baptism;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a></span><br />And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-4.htm">1 Peter 5:4</a></span><br />And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/3-1.htm">Hebrews 3:1</a></span><br />Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-5.htm">1 Corinthians 12:5</a></span><br />There are different ministries, but the same Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-9.htm">Romans 14:9</a></span><br />For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-13.htm">Isaiah 54:13</a></span><br />Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-34.htm">Jeremiah 31:34</a></span><br />No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">Psalm 32:8</a></span><br />I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8-9</a></span><br />Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way. / He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Neither be you called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/23-8.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/matthew/23-9.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/matthew/23-8.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/matthew/23-8.htm">Director</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-20.htm">Directors</a> <a href="/matthew/15-14.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/matthew/15-14.htm">Guides</a> <a href="/matthew/23-8.htm">Instructor</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-13.htm">Instructors</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/matthew/23-8.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/15-27.htm">Masters</a> <a href="/matthew/23-8.htm">Teacher</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/matthew/24-5.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/john/2-8.htm">Director</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-46.htm">Directors</a> <a href="/luke/1-79.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/matthew/23-16.htm">Guides</a> <a href="/romans/2-20.htm">Instructor</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-15.htm">Instructors</a> <a href="/luke/22-26.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/matthew/24-43.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/16-13.htm">Masters</a> <a href="/matthew/26-18.htm">Teacher</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/23-1.htm">Jesus admonishes the people to follow good doctrine, not bad examples</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/23-5.htm">His disciples must beware of their ambition.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/23-13.htm">He denounces eight woes against their hypocrisy and blindness,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">and prophesies of the destruction of Jerusalem.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/matthew/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Nor are you to be called instructors</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the humility and servitude expected of Jesus' followers. In the cultural context of first-century Judaism, titles such as "Rabbi" or "Instructor" were often associated with authority and status. Jesus challenges this norm by instructing His disciples to avoid seeking such titles, which could lead to pride and a hierarchical structure contrary to the servant leadership He exemplified. This teaching aligns with Jesus' earlier admonitions against seeking honor from men (<a href="/matthew/6.htm">Matthew 6:1-6</a>) and His call to humility (<a href="/matthew/18-4.htm">Matthew 18:4</a>).<p><b>for you have one Instructor</b><br>The term "Instructor" here is significant, as it denotes a singular source of ultimate truth and guidance. In the broader biblical context, this reflects the monotheistic belief in one God who is the source of all wisdom and knowledge. This statement also serves as a reminder that true wisdom and understanding come from God alone, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a>, which states, "For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding."<p><b>the Christ</b><br>This phrase identifies Jesus as the Messiah, the anointed one sent by God to fulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament. The title "Christ" is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew "Messiah," meaning "anointed one." Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is portrayed as the fulfillment of messianic prophecies, such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a> and <a href="/psalms/22.htm">Psalm 22</a>. By asserting that He is the one true Instructor, Jesus claims His divine authority and role as the ultimate teacher and guide for His followers. This declaration also underscores the unique relationship between Jesus and His disciples, as He is not merely a teacher among many but the singular source of spiritual truth and salvation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is addressing the crowds and His disciples, emphasizing His role as the ultimate Instructor and Teacher.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>Followers of Jesus who are being taught about humility and the dangers of seeking titles and positions of authority for self-glorification.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_pharisees_and_teachers_of_the_law.htm">The Pharisees and Teachers of the Law</a></b><br>Religious leaders of the time who are criticized by Jesus for their hypocrisy and desire for titles and recognition.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where Jesus is teaching, a significant location for Jewish religious life and the setting for many of Jesus' teachings.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a></b><br>The general public who are listening to Jesus' teachings and witnessing His critique of the religious leaders.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_the_ultimate_teacher.htm">Christ as the Ultimate Teacher</a></b><br>Jesus emphasizes that He is the true Instructor, and all teaching should align with His teachings and example.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_leadership.htm">Humility in Leadership</a></b><br>Believers are called to lead with humility, avoiding the pursuit of titles and recognition for personal glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/servant_leadership.htm">Servant Leadership</a></b><br>True leadership in the Christian context is about serving others, following the example of Christ who came to serve, not to be served.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_hypocrisy.htm">Avoiding Hypocrisy</a></b><br>Jesus warns against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, encouraging believers to live authentically and practice what they preach.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>Recognizing Christ as the head fosters unity among believers, as all are equal under His leadership.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_jesus_forbid_calling_anyone_father.htm">Why did Jesus instruct not to call anyone father?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_role_of_a_guru_in_hinduism.htm">What is the role of a guru in Hinduism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_lebanon.htm">What is the role of a guru in Hinduism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_jesus_say_not_to_call_anyone_'father'.htm">Why does Jesus tell people not to call anyone "father" (Matthew 23:9), yet the Bible refers to Abraham as "our father" (Romans 4:16)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">Neither be ye called masters.</span>--The word is not the same as in <a href="/matthew/23-8.htm" title="But be not you called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all you are brothers.">Matthew 23:8</a>, and signifies "guide," or "leader;" the "director" of conscience rather than the teacher. (Comp. <a href="/romans/2-19.htm" title="And are confident that you yourself are a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness,">Romans 2:19</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Neither be ye called masters;</span> <span class="greek">καθηγηταί</span>: <span class="accented">leaders, guides.</span> This is just what the Pharisees claimed to be (see ver. 16 and <a href="/romans/2-19.htm">Romans 2:19, 20</a>). <span class="cmt_word">One is your master</span> (<span class="greek_word">Kaqhghth/</span>, <span class="accented">Leader</span>)<span class="accented">, <span class="cmt_word"></span>even</span> [<span class="accented">the</span>] <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>Christ</span>. Hero Jesus announces himself, not only as their Teacher, but as the Messiah, their Ruler and Guide. He is censuring that sectarian spirit which began in the primitive Church, when one said," I am of Paul; another, I of Apollos," etc. (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">1 Corinthians 1:12</a>), and has continued to this day in the division of the one body into innumerable sects and, parties, ranged under various leaders, and generally bearing their founder's name. "What then is Apollos? and what is Paul? Ministers through whom ye believed; and each as the Lord gave to him" (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">1 Corinthians 3:5</a>). How mournful to think that Christ's great prayer for unity (<a href="/john/17.htm">John 17</a>.) is still unfulfilled, frustrated or delayed by man's self-will! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/23-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Nor</span><br /><span class="grk">μηδὲ</span> <span class="translit">(mēde)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3366.htm">Strong's 3366: </a> </span><span class="str2">And not, not even, neither?nor. From me and de; but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are you to be called</span><br /><span class="grk">κληθῆτε</span> <span class="translit">(klēthēte)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">instructors,</span><br /><span class="grk">καθηγηταί</span> <span class="translit">(kathēgētai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2519.htm">Strong's 2519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A leader, teacher, guide, master. From a compound of kata and hegeomai; a guide, i.e. a teacher.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hymōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[have]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one</span><br /><span class="grk">εἷς</span> <span class="translit">(heis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> </span><span class="str2">One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Instructor,</span><br /><span class="grk">καθηγητὴς</span> <span class="translit">(kathēgētēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2519.htm">Strong's 2519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A leader, teacher, guide, master. From a compound of kata and hegeomai; a guide, i.e. a teacher.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Christ.</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστός</span> <span class="translit">(Christos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. 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