Matthew 23:10
New International Version
Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah.

New Living Translation
And don’t let anyone call you ‘Teacher,’ for you have only one teacher, the Messiah.

English Standard Version
Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ.

Berean Standard Bible
Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ.

Berean Literal Bible
Neither be called instructors; since One is your instructor, the Christ.

King James Bible
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.

New King James Version
And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ.

New American Standard Bible
And do not be called leaders; for only One is your Leader, that is, Christ.

NASB 1995
“Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ.

NASB 1977
“And do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ.

Legacy Standard Bible
Do not be called instructors; for One is your Instructor, that is, Christ.

Amplified Bible
Do not let yourselves be called leaders or teachers; for One is your Leader (Teacher), the Christ.

Christian Standard Bible
You are not to be called instructors either, because you have one Instructor, the Messiah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And do not be called masters either, because you have one Master, the Messiah.

American Standard Version
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your master, even the Christ.

Contemporary English Version
None of you should be called the leader. The Messiah is your only leader.

English Revised Version
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your master, even the Christ.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Don't make others call you a leader, because you have only one leader, the Messiah.

Good News Translation
Nor should you be called 'Leader,' because your one and only leader is the Messiah.

International Standard Version
Nor are you to be called 'Teachers,' because you have only one teacher, the Messiah!

Majority Standard Bible
Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ.

NET Bible
Nor are you to be called 'teacher,' for you have one teacher, the Christ.

New Heart English Bible
Neither be called masters, for one is your master, the Christ.

Webster's Bible Translation
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your master, even Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
And do not accept the name of 'leader,' for your Leader is one alone--the Christ.

World English Bible
Neither be called masters, for one is your master, the Christ.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
nor may you be called teachers, for one is your teacher—the Christ.

Berean Literal Bible
Neither be called instructors; since One is your instructor, the Christ.

Young's Literal Translation
nor may ye be called directors, for one is your director -- the Christ.

Smith's Literal Translation
Nor be ye called leaders, for one is your Leader, Christ.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Neither be ye called masters; for one is you master, Christ.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Neither should you be called teachers. For One is your Teacher, the Christ.

New American Bible
Do not be called ‘Master’; you have but one master, the Messiah.

New Revised Standard Version
Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Messiah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Nor be called leaders, for one is your leader, the Christ.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And you will not be called Leaders, because one is your Leader, The Messiah.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And be not called leaders; for one is your leader, the Christ.

Godbey New Testament
Be not called teachers: because One is your teacher, Christ.

Haweis New Testament
And be not called leaders; for one is your leader, the Messiah.

Mace New Testament
neither take the title of masters, for you have but one master, who is the Messias.

Weymouth New Testament
And do not accept the name of 'leader,' for your Leader is one alone--the Christ.

Worrell New Testament
Neither be ye called leaders; because One is your Leader, the Christ.

Worsley New Testament
neither be ye called masters; for one is your master, even Christ.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Woes to Scribes and Pharisees
9And do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. 10Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ. 11The greatest among you shall be your servant.…

Cross References
John 13:13
You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am.

Matthew 10:24-25
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!

Luke 6:40
A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.

John 3:2
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.”

1 Corinthians 8:6
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.

Ephesians 4:5
one Lord, one faith, one baptism;

Colossians 1:18
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.

1 Peter 5:4
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

1 Corinthians 12:5
There are different ministries, but the same Lord.

Romans 14:9
For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.

Isaiah 54:13
Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.

Jeremiah 31:34
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.”

Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.

Psalm 25:8-9
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.


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Nor are you to be called instructors
The phrase "Nor are you to be called instructors" emphasizes the humility and servitude expected of Christ's followers. The Greek word for "instructors" here is "καθηγητής" (kathēgētēs), which implies a guide or a master teacher. In the historical context of first-century Judaism, rabbis and teachers held positions of great authority and respect. Jesus challenges this societal norm by instructing His disciples not to seek titles that elevate them above others. This teaching aligns with the broader biblical theme of humility, as seen in Philippians 2:3, which encourages believers to "consider others better than yourselves."

for you have one Instructor
The phrase "for you have one Instructor" underscores the singular authority of Christ in the life of a believer. The Greek word used here is "καθηγητής" (kathēgētēs), the same as before, but now it is applied to Christ, highlighting His unique role as the ultimate teacher and guide. This statement is a call to recognize the supremacy of Christ's teachings over human traditions and interpretations. Historically, this would have been a radical assertion, as it placed Jesus above the revered teachers of the Law. It is a reminder that true wisdom and understanding come from Christ alone, as echoed in Colossians 2:3, where it is said that "in Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."

the Christ
The term "the Christ" is the Greek "Χριστός" (Christos), meaning "the Anointed One," equivalent to the Hebrew "Messiah." This title affirms Jesus' divine mission and identity as the Savior and Redeemer. In the Jewish tradition, the Messiah was expected to be a powerful leader who would restore Israel. However, Jesus redefined this expectation by embodying a servant leadership model. By identifying Himself as the "Instructor," Jesus claims His rightful place as the spiritual leader and teacher of all humanity. This declaration is a profound reminder of the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the establishment of a new covenant through Christ's life, death, and resurrection. It calls believers to submit to His authority and follow His teachings as the ultimate source of truth and life.

(10) Neither be ye called masters.--The word is not the same as in Matthew 23:8, and signifies "guide," or "leader;" the "director" of conscience rather than the teacher. (Comp. Romans 2:19.)

Verse 10. - Neither be ye called masters; καθηγηταί: leaders, guides. This is just what the Pharisees claimed to be (see ver. 16 and Romans 2:19, 20). One is your master (Kaqhghth/, Leader), even [the] Christ. 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. (1 Corinthians 1:12), 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" (1 Corinthians 3:5). How mournful to think that Christ's great prayer for unity (John 17.) is still unfulfilled, frustrated or delayed by man's self-will!

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Nor
μηδὲ (mēde)
Conjunction
Strong's 3366: And not, not even, neither?nor. From me and de; but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor.

are you to be called
κληθῆτε (klēthēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.

instructors,
καθηγηταί (kathēgētai)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2519: A leader, teacher, guide, master. From a compound of kata and hegeomai; a guide, i.e. a teacher.

for
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

you
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

[have]
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

one
εἷς (heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

Instructor,
καθηγητὴς (kathēgētēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2519: A leader, teacher, guide, master. From a compound of kata and hegeomai; a guide, i.e. a teacher.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Christ.
Χριστός (Christos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.


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