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Matthew 5:48

Command Righteousness and Truth

"Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

— Matthew 5:48

Jesus concluding his teaching on love and righteousness

Book

Matthew

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 5, v.48

Matthew 5:44

"But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."

Matthew 7:12

"Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."

Matthew 9:30

"See that no one knows about this."

Same theme (Righteousness and Truth) in other Gospels

Luke 6:20

"Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God."

Luke 6:21

"Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh."

Luke 6:21

"Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied."