Matthew 5:47
and if ye embrace your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not the publicans so likewise?
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
In Context
48Be ye therefore perfect in love and goodness, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
Cross References
Matthew 5:20For I tell you, that unless your righteousness exceed that of the scribes and pharisees, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 6:32If ye love only them that love you, what thanks are due to you? for even the wicked love those that love them:
1 Peter 2:20For what glory is it, if when ye sin and are punished for it, ye bear it patiently? but if when ye do well and suffer for it, ye bear it patiently, this will gain favor with God.
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 →