Matthew 23:9 · KJV
"And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven."
King James Version
What does Matthew 23:9 mean? →Passage Context
7And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
8But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
9And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
10Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
11But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
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