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Matthew 5:46

Matthew 5:47-1953 kjv — And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect…

King James Version

47

And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

48

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

— Matthew 5:47-1953, King James Version

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Matthew 5 — Context

44

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

45

That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

46

For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

47

And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

48

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Matthew 5:47-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:47-1953 say?
Matthew 5:47-1953 in the King James Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Matthew 5:47-1953 in the Bible?
Matthew 5:47-1953 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verses 47–1953.
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 5:47-1953.
What translation should I read Matthew 5:47-1953 in?
Matthew 5:47-1953 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 5:47-1953?
Matthew 5:47-1953 reads (KJV): “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. ” 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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