Matthew 10:24

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“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.”

What this verse means

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BSBPD

“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“`A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his lord;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 10:24 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Samuel 11:11Uriah answered, “The ark and Israel and Judah are dwelling in tents, and my master Joab and his soldiers are camped in the open field. How can I go to my house to eat and drink and sleep with my wife? As surely as you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do such a thing!”
  2. Luke 6:40A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.
  3. John 13:16Truly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.
  4. John 15:20Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.
  5. Hebrews 12:2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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