Matthew 5:48
ContextNET © | So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. 1 |
NIV © | Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. |
NASB © | "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. |
NLT © | But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. |
MSG © | "In a word, what I'm saying is, Grow up. You're kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you. |
BBE © | Be then complete in righteousness, even as your Father in heaven is complete. |
NRSV © | Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. |
NKJV © | "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. |
KJV | |
NASB © | |
GREEK | |
NET © [draft] ITL | |
NET © | So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. 1 |
NET © Notes |
1 sn This remark echoes the more common OT statements like Lev 19:2 or Deut 18:13: “you must be holy as I am holy.” |