Matthew 5:45 cpdv — In this way, you shall be sons of your Father, who is in heaven. He causes his sun to rise upon the good and the bad, a…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"In this way, you shall be sons of your Father, who is in heaven. He causes his sun to rise upon the good and the bad, and he causes it to rain upon the just and the unjust. "

— Matthew 5:45, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 5 — Context

42

Whoever asks of you, give to him. And if anyone would borrow from you, do not turn away from him.

43

You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and you shall have hatred for your enemy.’

44

But I say to you: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. And pray for those who persecute and slander you.

45

In this way, you shall be sons of your Father, who is in heaven. He causes his sun to rise upon the good and the bad, and he causes it to rain upon the just and the unjust.

46

For if you love those who love you, what reward will you have? Do not even tax collectors behave this way?

47

And if you greet only your brothers, what more have you done? Do not even the pagans behave this way?

48

Therefore, be perfect, even as your heavenly Father is perfect.”

Matthew 5:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:45 say?
Matthew 5:45 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “In this way, you shall be sons of your Father, who is in heaven. He causes his sun to rise upon the good and the bad, and he causes it to rain upon the just and the unjust. ”
Where is Matthew 5:45 in the Bible?
Matthew 5:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 45.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 5:45.
What translation should I read Matthew 5:45 in?
Matthew 5:45 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 5:45?
Matthew 5:45 reads (CPDV): “In this way, you shall be sons of your Father, who is in heaven. He causes his sun to rise upon the good and the bad, and he causes it to rain upon the just and the unjust. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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