Matthew 5:47

New Century Version

And if you are nice only to your friends, you are no better than other people. Even those who don’t know God are nice to their friends.

Cross References

Matthew 10:12

When you enter that home, say, ‘Peace be with you.’

Matthew 5:20

I tell you that if you are no more obedient than the teachers of the law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:46

If you love only the people who love you, you will get no reward. Even the tax collectors do that.

Matthew 5:48

So you must be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Luke 6:32

If you love only the people who love you, what praise should you get? Even sinners love the people who love them.

Colossians 4:14

Demas and our dear friend Luke, the doctor, greet you.

Colossians 4:15

Greet the brothers and sisters in Laodicea. And greet Nympha and the church that meets in her house.

1 Peter 2:20

If you are beaten for doing wrong, there is no reason to praise you for being patient in your punishment. But if you suffer for doing good, and you are patient, then God is pleased.