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Master

A master is one who has authority and is obeyed by servants or disciples. In Scripture, the term describes both earthly authority figures and Jesus Christ as the ultimate Master.

Overview

The biblical concept of master encompasses both literal slave-masters under Old Testament law and the spiritual authority of Jesus over His followers. Jesus uniquely claimed the title of Master while teaching His disciples about servant leadership and mutual submission to God's authority.

Key Scriptures

"Jesus said to them, 'You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet'" (John 13:13-14, ESV).

"The disciple is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master" (Matthew 10:25, ESV).

"And the Lord said, 'Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will put in charge of his servants'" (Luke 12:42, NIV).

Application

Recognize Christ's lordship in your life by humbly serving others as He modeled, understanding that true authority in God's kingdom expresses itself through sacrificial service.

Scripture References 40
John 13:13 John 13:14 Matthew 8:19 Matthew 10:25 Matthew 23:8 Matthew 26:18 Matthew 26:25 Matthew 26:49 Mark 14:45 Luke 8:24 Matthew 23:8 Exodus 21:20 Exodus 21:21 Exodus 21:26 Exodus 21:27 Deuteronomy 24:14 Deuteronomy 24:15 Job 31:13 Job 31:14 Job 31:15 Philemon 1:10 Philemon 1:11 Philemon 1:12 Philemon 1:13 Philemon 1:14 Philemon 1:15 Philemon 1:16 Leviticus 19:13 Leviticus 25:43 Deuteronomy 5:14 Proverbs 22:16 Proverbs 29:12 Proverbs 29:21 Jeremiah 22:13 Malachi 3:5 Romans 4:4 Ephesians 6:9 Colossians 4:1 1 Timothy 5:18 James 5:4
Full Topical Reference List 40 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Jesus called

John 13:13 John 13:14 Luke 8:24 Mark 14:45 Matthew 8:19 Matthew 10:25 Matthew 23:8 Matthew 26:18 Matthew 26:25 Matthew 26:49

Jesus prohibited the appellation

Matthew 23:8

Scriptures relating to masters of servants

1 Timothy 5:18 Colossians 4:1 Deuteronomy 5:14 Deuteronomy 24:14 Deuteronomy 24:15 Ephesians 6:9 Exodus 21:20 Exodus 21:21 Exodus 21:26 Exodus 21:27 James 5:4 Jeremiah 22:13 Job 31:13 Job 31:14 Job 31:15 Leviticus 19:13 Leviticus 25:43 Malachi 3:5 Philemon 1:10 Philemon 1:11 Philemon 1:12 Philemon 1:13 Philemon 1:14 Philemon 1:15 Philemon 1:16 Proverbs 22:16 Proverbs 29:12 Proverbs 29:21 Romans 4:4
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