Matthew 23:7
“And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.”

What does Matthew 23:7 mean?
In the book of Matthew, Chapter 23, verse 7, the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus is delivering a series of woes to the scribes and Pharisees…
Read full commentaryDevotionalRevered Titles: A Call to Humility and Servanthood
In Matthew 23:7, we find the phrase, "And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi." This verse is set within a larger discourse where Jesus criticizes the religious leaders of His time for their hypocrisy and love of status. He recognizes the human…
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Dear Heavenly Father, We bow before Your throne of grace today, seeking Your divine wisdom and guidance. We come with hearts open to understanding the essence of true humility and servanthood, as illustrated in Matthew 23:7: "And greetings in the markets, and to be called of…
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