Matthew 5:48

48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

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Matthew 5:48 in Other Translations

KJV
48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
ESV
48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
NLT
48 But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.
MSG
48 "In a word, what I'm saying is, Grow up. You're kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you.
CSB
48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matthew 5:48 In-Context

46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?
47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?
48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Leviticus 19:2; 1 Peter 1:16
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