Matthew 5:48

New International Reader's Version

So be perfect, just 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, “I am the Mighty God. Walk faithfully with me. Live in a way that pleases me.

2 Samuel 22:31

“God’s way is perfect. The Lord’s word doesn’t have any flaws. He protects like a shield all who go to him for safety.

Psalm 37:37

Consider honest people who are without blame. People who seek peace will have a tomorrow.

Leviticus 11:44

I am the Lord your God. Set yourselves apart. Be holy, because I am holy. Do not make yourselves “unclean” by eating any creatures that move around on the ground.

Leviticus 19:2

“Speak to the whole community of Israel. Tell them, ‘Be holy, because I am holy. I am the Lord your God.

Leviticus 20:26

You must be holy. You must be set apart to me. I am the Lord. I am holy. I have set you apart from the other nations to be my own people.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine so others can see it. Then they will see the good things you do. And they will bring glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:45

Then you will be children of your Father who is in heaven. He causes his sun to shine on evil people and good people. He sends rain on those who do right and those who don’t.

Matthew 5:47

If you greet only your own people, what more are you doing than others? Even people who are ungodly do that.

Luke 6:36

So have mercy, just as your Father has mercy.

Luke 6:40

The student is not better than the teacher. But everyone who is completely trained will be like their teacher.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, be joyful! Work to make things right with one another. Help one another and agree with one another. Live in peace. And the God who gives love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:9

I’m glad when I am weak but you are strong. I pray that there will be no more problems among you.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Dear friends, we have these promises from God. So let us make ourselves pure from everything that makes our bodies and spirits impure. Let us be completely holy. We want to honor God.

Ephesians 3:1

I, Paul, am a prisoner because of Christ Jesus. I am in prison because of my work among you who are Gentiles.

Deuteronomy 18:13

You must be without blame in the sight of the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 27:10

Obey him. Obey his commands and rules that we’re giving you today.”

Colossians 1:28

Christ is the one we preach about. With all the wisdom we have, we warn and teach everyone. When we bring them to God, we want them to be like Christ. We want them to be grown up as people who belong to Christ.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras sends greetings. He is one of you. He serves Christ Jesus. He is always praying hard for you. He prays that you will hold on tightly to all that God has in mind for us. He prays that you will keep growing in your knowledge of what God wants. He also prays that you will be completely sure about it.

James 1:4

And you must allow this strength to finish its work. Then you will be all you should be. You will have everything you need.

1 John 3:3

Christ is pure. All who hope to be like him make themselves pure.