Matthew 5:47-48
New Matthew Bible
47 And if you are friendly to your brethren only, what singular thing are you doing? Do not the publicans do likewise? 48 You must therefore be perfect, even as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
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Matthew 5:47-48
New International Version
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)
Matthew 5:47-48
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.
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Matthew 5:47-48
New King James Version
47 And if you greet your [a]brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the [b]tax collectors do so? 48 (A)Therefore you shall be perfect, just (B)as your Father in heaven is perfect.
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- Matthew 5:47 M friends
- Matthew 5:47 NU Gentiles
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