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Matthew 5:48 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 5:48 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 5 verse 48 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”
Matthew 5:48 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 5:48
Jesus sets the ultimate standard: 'Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect' (Greek: τέλειοι, 'perfect/complete/mature'). The word τέλειος suggests completeness or reaching intended purpose, not sinless perfection. The conjunction 'therefore' (οὖν) connects this command to the preceding teaching on enemy-love - perfection is demonstrated in comprehensive, indiscriminate love reflecting God's character. 'As your Father' establishes God's perfection as both standard and motivation. This command climaxes the righteousness surpassing Pharisees (5:20) by demanding ...
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Cross-References for Matthew 5:48
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“you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior;”
“that you may be perfect and complete”
“even as your Father is also merciful.”
“Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God.”
“as beloved children.”
“admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom”
“even as he is pure.”
“but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.”
“beloved”