Matthew 5:48

God's Word

That is why you must be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Cross References

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him. He said to Abram, “I am God Almighty. Live in my presence with integrity.

2 Samuel 22:31

God’s way is perfect! The promise of the Lord has proven to be true. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.

Psalm 37:37

Notice the innocent person, and look at the decent person, because the peacemaker has a future.

Leviticus 11:44

“Here is the reason: I am the Lord your God. You must live holy lives. Be holy because I am holy. Never become unclean by touching anything that swarms or crawls on the ground.

Leviticus 19:2

“Tell the whole congregation of Israel: Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.

Leviticus 20:26

Be my holy people because I, the Lord, am holy. I have separated you from other people to be my very own.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way let your light shine in front of people. Then they will see the good that you do and praise your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:45

In this way you show that you are children of your Father in heaven. He makes his sun rise on people whether they are good or evil. He lets rain fall on them whether they are just or unjust.

Matthew 5:47

Are you doing anything remarkable if you welcome only your friends? Everyone does that!

Luke 6:36

Be merciful as your Father is merciful.

Luke 6:40

A student is no better than his teacher. But everyone who is well-trained will be like his teacher.

2 Corinthians 13:11

With that, brothers and sisters, I must say goodbye. Make sure that you improve. Accept my encouragement. Share the same attitude and live in peace. The God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:9

We’re glad when we are weak and you are strong. We are also praying for your improvement.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, dear friends, we need to cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit and live a holy life in the fear of God.

Ephesians 3:1

This is the reason I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus  for those of you who are not Jewish.

Deuteronomy 18:13

You must have integrity ⌞in dealing⌟ with the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 27:10

Obey the Lord your God and follow his commands and laws which I’m giving you today.”

Colossians 1:28

We spread the message about Christ as we instruct and teach everyone with all the wisdom there is. We want to present everyone as mature Christian people.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, a servant of Christ Jesus from your city, greets you. He always prays intensely for you. He prays that you will continue to be mature and completely convinced of everything that God wants.

James 1:4

Endure until your testing is over. Then you will be mature and complete, and you won’t need anything.

1 John 3:3

So all people who have this confidence in Christ keep themselves pure, as Christ is pure.