Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect. Cross References Leviticus 19:2"Speak to the entire congregation of the Israelites and tell them: 'Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. Deuteronomy 18:13 You must be blameless before the LORD your God. 2 Samuel 22:31 As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. Matthew 5:47 And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same? 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Ephesians 5:1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been perfected, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Philippians 3:15 All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well. Colossians 1:28 We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. James 1:4 Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Chapter Outline 1. Jesus' sermon on the mount:3. The Beattitudes; 13. the salt of the earth; 14. the light of the world. 17. He came to fulfill the law. 21. What it is to kill; 27. to commit adultery; 33. to swear. 38. He exhorts to forgive wrong, 43. to love our enemies; 48. and to labor after perfection. Jump to Previous Complete Goodness Heaven Heavenly Heavens However Perfect RighteousnessJump to Next Complete Goodness Heaven Heavenly Heavens However Perfect Righteousness |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge ye. Genesis 17:1 Leviticus 11:44 Leviticus 19:2 Leviticus 20:26 Deuteronomy 18:13 Job 1:1, 2, 3 Psalm 37:37 Luke 6:36, 40 2 Corinthians 7:1 2 Corinthians 13:9, 11 Philippians 3:12-15 Colossians 1:28 Colossians 4:12 James 1:4 1 Peter 1:15, 16 even. Matthew 5:16, 45 Ephesians 3:1 Ephesians 5:1, 2 1 John 3:3 Links Matthew 5:48 NIVMatthew 5:48 NLT Matthew 5:48 ESV Matthew 5:48 NASB Matthew 5:48 KJV Matthew 5:48 Bible Apps Matthew 5:48 Parallel Matthew 5:48 Biblia Paralela Matthew 5:48 Chinese Bible Matthew 5:48 French Bible Matthew 5:48 German Bible Matthew 5:48 Commentaries Bible Hub |