King James Version
Matthew 5:48 in the King James Version says “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”
Matthew 5:48 · KJV
For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“perfect”
G5046complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with g3588) completeness
“heaven”
G3772the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
“perfect”
G5046complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with g3588) completeness
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