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Matthew 5:48

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Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Be {G2071} ye {G5210} therefore {G3767} perfect {G5046}, even {G5618} as your {G5216} Father {G3962} which {G3588} is in {G1722} heaven {G3772} is {G2076} perfect {G5046}.

Therefore, be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

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

Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

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Cross-References

  • 1 Peter 1:15 (52 votes)

    But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

  • 1 Peter 1:16 (52 votes)

    Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

  • James 1:4 (41 votes)

    But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

  • Leviticus 19:2 (36 votes)

    Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God [am] holy.

  • Luke 6:36 (29 votes)

    Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

  • Deuteronomy 18:13 (27 votes)

    Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God.

  • Ephesians 5:1 (26 votes)

    ¶ Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;