Matthew 5:48

New International Version

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Cross References

James 1:4

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Leviticus 19:2

“Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.

Luke 6:36

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Deuteronomy 18:13

You must be blameless before the Lord your God.

Colossians 1:28

He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.

1 John 3:3

All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

Luke 6:40

The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless.

Leviticus 11:44

I am the Lord your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy. Do not make yourselves unclean by any creature that moves along the ground.

Leviticus 20:26

You are to be holy to me because I, the Lord, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be my own.

Matthew 5:45

that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.

2 Corinthians 13:9

We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.

Psalm 37:37

Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Ephesians 3:1

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles—

2 Samuel 22:31

“As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.

Matthew 5:47

And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?

Deuteronomy 27:10

Obey the Lord your God and follow his commands and decrees that I give you today.”