The Scriptures 1998

Matthew 23:6-14 The Scriptures 1998 (ISR98)

6. and they love the best place at feasts, and the best seats in the congregations,

7. and the greetings in the market-places, and to be called by men, ‘Rabbi, Rabbi.’

8. “But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi,’ for One is your Teacher, the Messiah, and you are all brothers.

9. “And do not call anyone on earth your father, for One is your Father, He who is in the heavens.

10. “Neither be called leaders, for One is your Leader, the Messiah.

11. “But the greatest among you shall be your servant.

12. “And whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.

13. “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you shut up the reign of the heavens before men, for you do not go in, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.

14. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you eat up widows’ houses, and for a show make long prayers. Because of this you shall receive greater judgment.