Matthew 23:8 bbe — But you may not be named Teacher: for one is your teacher, and you are all brothers.

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"But you may not be named Teacher: for one is your teacher, and you are all brothers."

— Matthew 23:8, Bible in Basic English

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“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your teacher, and all ye are brethren. ”
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Matthew 23 — Context

But all their works they do so as to be seen by men: for they make wide their phylacteries, and the edges of their robes,

And the things desired by them are the first places at feasts, and the chief seats in the Synagogues,

And words of respect in the market-places, and to be named by men, Teacher.

But you may not be named Teacher: for one is your teacher, and you are all brothers.

And give no man the name of father on earth: because one is your Father, who is in heaven.

And you may not be named guides: because one is your Guide, even Christ.

But let the greatest among you be your servant.

Matthew 23:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 23:8 say?

Matthew 23:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But you may not be named Teacher: for one is your teacher, and you are all brothers.”

Where is Matthew 23:8 in the Bible?

Matthew 23:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 8.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 23:8.

What translation should I read Matthew 23:8 in?

Matthew 23:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 23:8?

Matthew 23:8 reads (BBE): “But you may not be named Teacher: for one is your teacher, and you are all brothers.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Matthew 23:8 bbe — But you may not be named Teacher: for one is your teacher, and you are all brothers.

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