Matthew 5:48

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 5:48

BSB
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
AKJV
Be you therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
CPDV
Therefore, be perfect, even as your heavenly Father is perfect."
ERV
Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
NHEB
You therefore are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
SMT
Therefore, be ye perfected, as your Father which is in the heavens is perfected.

Commentary for Matthew 5:48

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 5:48
Summary
Aspire to complete moral alignment with divine character
Event
Jesus calls to moral perfection
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching