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Woes to Scribes and Pharisees

Matthew 23:7

In 9 translations

BSB
the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed.Literally and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by men
KJV
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
WEB
the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi, Rabbi’ by men.NU omits the second “Rabbi”.
ASV
and the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called of men, Rabbi.
LSV
and the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
YLT
and the salutations in the market-places, and to be called by men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
DBY
and salutations in the market-places, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
DRC
And salutations in the market place, and to be called by men, Rabbi.
GNV
And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

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Where the editions differ

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  • In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include ῥαββί (“Rabbi”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.
Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Spelling of ῥαββί: Tyndale House, Westcott–Hort: ῥαββεί.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

A comparison of published Greek editions. “Add” means after the SBLGNT wording; “omit” refers to that wording.

  • SBLGNT: Ῥαββί. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read Ῥαββί; Robinson–Pierpont add Ῥαββί.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
καὶ τοὺς ἀσπασμοὺς ἐν ταῖς ἀγοραῖς καὶ καλεῖσθαι ὑπὸ τῶν ἀνθρώπων· Ῥαββί.
RP2018
καὶ τοὺς ἀσπασμοὺς ἐν ταῖς ἀγοραῖς, καὶ καλεῖσθαι ὑπὸ τῶν ἀνθρώπων, Ῥαββί, ῥαββί·
TR-Boyd
καὶ τοὺς ἀσπασμοὺς ἐν ταῖς ἀγοραῖς, καὶ καλεῖσθαι ὑπὸ τῶν ἀνθρώπων, Ῥαββί, ῥαββί·
SCR1894
και τους ασπασμους εν ταις αγοραις και καλεισθαι υπο των ανθρωπων ραββι ραββι

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◆ Holy Week◆ Debates in the Temple

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Cross-references most cited first

  • John 1:38Jesus turned and saw them following. “What do you want?” He asked. They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are You staying?”
  • John 1:49“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”
  • John 6:25When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”
  • John 3:26So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”
  • John 20:16Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).
  • John 3:2He 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.”
  • Mark 10:51“What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “let me see again.”
  • Mark 9:5Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters —one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
  • Matthew 23:8But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.

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