Matthew 5:48

Contemporary English Version 1995

But you must always act like your Father in heaven.

Cross References

James 1:4

But you must learn to endure everything, so you will be completely mature and not lacking in anything.

Leviticus 19:2

to say to the community of Israel: I am the Lord your God. I am holy, and you must be holy too!

Luke 6:36

Have pity on others, just as your Father has pity on you.

Deuteronomy 18:13

Never be guilty of doing any of these disgusting things!

Colossians 1:28

We announce the message about Christ, and we use all our wisdom to warn and teach everyone, so all of Christ's followers will grow and become mature.

1 John 3:3

This hope makes us keep ourselves holy, just as Christ is holy.

2 Corinthians 7:1

My friends, God has made us these promises. So we should stay away from everything that keeps our bodies and spirits from being clean. We should honor God and try to be completely like him.

Luke 6:40

Are students better than their teacher? But when they are fully trained, they will be like their teacher.

Matthew 5:16

Make your light shine, so others will see the good you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him again and said, “I am God All-Powerful. If you obey me and always do right,

Leviticus 11:44

I am the Lord your God, and you must dedicate yourselves to me and be holy, just as I am holy. Don't become disgusting by eating any of these unclean creatures.

Leviticus 20:26

I am the Lord, the holy God. You have been chosen to be my people, and so you must be holy too.

Matthew 5:45

Then you will be acting like your Father in heaven. He makes the sun rise on both good and bad people. And he sends rain for the ones who do right and for the ones who do wrong.

Colossians 4:12

Your own Epaphras, who serves Christ Jesus, sends his greetings. He always prays hard that you may fully know what the Lord wants you to do and that you may do it completely.

2 Corinthians 13:9

Even though we are weak, we are glad that you are strong, and we pray you will do even better.

Psalm 37:37

Think of the bright future waiting for all the families of honest, innocent, and peace-loving people.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Goodbye, my friends. Do better and pay attention to what I have said. Try to get along and live peacefully with each other. Now I pray that God, who gives love and peace, will be with you.

Ephesians 3:1

Christ Jesus made me his prisoner, so I could help you Gentiles.

2 Samuel 22:31

Your way is perfect, Lord, and your word is correct. You are a shield for those who run to you for help.

Matthew 5:47

If you greet only your friends, what's so great about this? Don't even unbelievers do that?

Deuteronomy 27:10

So you must obey his laws and teachings that I am giving you.”