Matthew 5:48 - The Message48 “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.” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176948 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition48 You, therefore, must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of godliness in mind and character, having reached the proper height of virtue and integrity], as your heavenly Father is perfect. [Lev. 19:2, 18.] See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)48 Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. See the chapterCommon English Bible48 Therefore, just as your heavenly Father is complete in showing love to everyone, so also you must be complete. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version48 Therefore, be perfect, even as your heavenly Father is perfect." See the chapter |