Matthew 5:47

Matthew 5:48-1964 bbe — Be then complete in righteousness, even as your Father in heaven is complete.

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"Be then complete in righteousness, even as your Father in heaven is complete."

— Matthew 5:48-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 5:48-1964 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. ”
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ASV
“Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. ”
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WEB
“Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.”
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NET
“So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
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DRB
“Be you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect. ”
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KJVA
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. ”
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Matthew 5 — Context

So that you may be the sons of your Father in heaven; for his sun gives light to the evil and to the good, and he sends rain on the upright man and on the sinner.

For if you have love for those who have love for you, what credit is it to you? do not the tax-farmers the same?

And if you say, Good day, to your brothers only, what do you do more than others? do not even the Gentiles the same?

Be then complete in righteousness, even as your Father in heaven is complete.

Matthew 5:48-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:48-1964 say?

Matthew 5:48-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Be then complete in righteousness, even as your Father in heaven is complete.”

Where is Matthew 5:48-1964 in the Bible?

Matthew 5:48-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verses 48–1964.

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 5:48-1964.

What translation should I read Matthew 5:48-1964 in?

Matthew 5:48-1964 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 5:48-1964?

Matthew 5:48-1964 reads (BBE): “Be then complete in righteousness, even as your Father in heaven is complete.” 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.

Matthew 5:48-1964 bbe — Be then complete in righteousness, even as your Father in heaven is complete.

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Matthew 5:48-1964 in Other Translations

Matthew 5 — Context

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