Matthew 5:48
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”Matthew 5:48
What Does Matthew 5:48 Mean?
Matthew 5:48 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 48 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 5:48 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 1:15“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;”Ephesians 5:1“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;”James 1:4“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”Leviticus 19:2“Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy.”Deuteronomy 18:13“Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God.”Luke 6:36“Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.”1 John 3:3“And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”Colossians 1:28“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”Genesis 17:1“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.”Luke 6:40“The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.”2 Corinthians 7:1“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”Leviticus 11:44“For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”Matthew 5:9“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”Matthew 5:16“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”Leviticus 20:26“And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine.”Job 1:1“There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.”Philippians 3:12“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.”Matthew 5:45“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.”Psalms 37:37“Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.”Matthew 19:21“Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.”
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