Matthew 5:48
Ye shall therfore be perfecte, euen as your father, which is in heauen, is perfecte.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 5:45That ye may be the chyldren of your father, which is in heauen. For he maketh his sonne to aryse on the euyll, and on the good, and sendeth rayne on the iust, and on the vniust.
Luke 6:40The disciple is not aboue his maister: But whosoeuer wylbe a perfect disciple, shalbe as his maister is.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:44-48
The Sermon on the Mount. 43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 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. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do… Read the whole commentary →