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Serving Unitedly as an Association of BrothersThe Watchtower—1975 | December 1
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16. What is the meaning of the title “Rabbi,” and why was it not to be applied to any of Jesus’ disciples?
16 Just three days before his death, Jesus warned his disciples against imitating the scribes and Pharisees in their love of prominence. These men were often called “Rabbi” by others, a word meaning, literally, “great one.” It was “a term for someone who occupies a high and respected position. . . . The one called Rabbi is recognized thereby to be higher in rank than the speaker.” (Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, Vol. VI, page 961) Jesus, however, told his disciples: “Do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. . . .
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Serving Unitedly as an Association of BrothersThe Watchtower—1975 | December 1
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(Matt. 23:6-12, New American Standard Bible)
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