Matthew 23:8-12

8 You must not be called "Teacher,' because you are all equal and have only one Teacher.

9 And you must not call anyone here on earth "Father,' because you have only the one Father in heaven.

10 Nor should you be called "Leader,' because your one and only leader is the Messiah.

11 The greatest one among you must be your servant. ¹

12 Whoever makes himself great will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be made great. ²

Cross References

• 1. 23.11Matthew 20.26, 27;Mark 9.35; 10.43, 44;Luke 22.26.
• 2. 23.12Luke 14.11; 18.14.