Matthew 5:48

The English Standar Version

You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Cross References

James 1:4

And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Leviticus 19:2

"Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.

Luke 6:36

Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.

Deuteronomy 18:13

You shall be blameless before the LORD your God,

Colossians 1:28

Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

1 John 3:3

And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body[1] and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.

Luke 6:40

A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was ninety-nine years old the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God Almighty;[1] walk before me, and be blameless,

Leviticus 11:44

For I am the LORD your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy. You shall not defile yourselves with any swarming thing that crawls on the ground.

Leviticus 20:26

You shall be holy to me, for I the LORD am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine.

Matthew 5:45

so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. Your restoration is what we pray for.

Psalm 37:37

Mark the blameless and behold the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers,[1] rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another,[2] agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Ephesians 3:1

For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles --

2 Samuel 22:31

This God -- his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.

Matthew 5:47

And if you greet only your brothers,[8] what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?

Deuteronomy 27:10

You shall therefore obey the voice of the LORD your God, keeping his commandments and his statutes, which I command you today."