Shortly before his death, Jesus gave this clear directive to his followers: “Do not you be called Rabbi, for one is your teacher, whereas all you are brothers.
(‏ مرقس ٩ :‏ ٣٥‏ )‏ وقبيل موته ،‏ اعطى اتباعه هذا الارشاد الواضح :‏ « لا تُدعَوا رابّي ،‏ لأن معلمكم واحد ،‏ وأنتم جميعا اخوة .‏