Matthew 5:47

Matthew 5:48 akjv — Be you therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

American King James Version

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

— Matthew 5:48, American King James Version

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

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

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

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

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

Matthew 5:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:48 say?

Matthew 5:48 in the American King James Version reads: “Be you therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. ”

Where is Matthew 5:48 in the Bible?

Matthew 5:48 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 48.

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.

What translation should I read Matthew 5:48 in?

Matthew 5:48 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?

Matthew 5:48 reads (AKJV): “Be you 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.

Matthew 5:48 akjv — Be you therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

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Matthew 5:48 in Other Translations

Matthew 5 — Context

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