Devine Scripture

Matthew 5:47

Matthew chapter 5 · verse 47 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the Gentiles the same?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the Gentiles the same?

Context

v.46For if ye love them that love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

v.47This passage

v.48Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Peter 2:20

    For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

  • Matthew 5:20

    For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.

  • Luke 10:4

    Carry no purse, no wallet, no shoes; and salute no man on the way.

  • Luke 6:32

    And if ye love them that love you, what thank have ye? for even sinners love those that love them.