Matthew:23:8

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rwp @Matthew:23:8 @{But be not ye called Rabbi } (\humeis de m ˆ kl ˆth ˆte Rabbei \). An apparent aside to the disciples . Note the emphatic position of \humeis \. Some even regard verses 8-10 | as a later addition and not part of this address to the Pharisees , but the apostles were present . Euthymius Zigabenus says : "Do not seek to be called (ingressive aorist subjunctive ), if others call you this it will not be your fault ." This is not far from the Master 's meaning . Rabbi means "my great one ," "my Master ," apparently a comparatively new title in Christ 's time .

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