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Matthew 5:47-48
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47 And if you greet only your brethren, what about that is so extraordinary? Even the pagans do as much.

48 Perfection.[a]“Therefore, strive to be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.

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  1. Matthew 5:48 The life of the kingdom is that of children of God; therein lies its secret and its demands (see Lev 11:43; Deut 18:13).
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Matthew 5:47-48
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47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.(A)

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