Matthew 23:8
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.”
καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
ῥαββί
Rabbi;
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ῥαββί
My master, teacher, rabbi. Rhabbi. The disciples called Jesus this, recognizing his authority to interpret and declare the ways of God. He alone is your Rabbi. Sit at his feet.
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εἷς
One
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εἷς
One, a single one, unity. Heis. The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Oneness is not uniformity but wholeness. Let nothing divide what God has declared united.
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διδάσκαλος
Teacher
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διδάσκαλος
Teacher, instructor, rabbi. Didaskalos. Jesus was called this more than any other title during his earthly ministry. Teach what you have received.
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Χριστός
Christ
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Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
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εἰμί
are.
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εἰμί
To be, to exist. Eimi. When God names himself I AM, he uses this word. Existence itself belongs to him. Ground your identity in the one who simply is.
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