Verse Comparison: Matthew 5:48

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American Standard Version
Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Amplified® Bible
You, therefore, must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of godliness in mind and character, having reached the proper height of virtue and integrity], as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Contemporary English Version
But you must always act like your Father in heaven.

Darby English Version
Be *ye* therefore perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Good News Bible
You must be perfect---just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

International Standard Version
So be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

King James Version
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

New American Standard Bible
"Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

New International Version
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

New King James Version
Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Therefore you must become perfect, as your heavenly Father has perfection.

Young's Literal Translation
ye shall therefore be perfect, as your Father who `is' in the heavens is perfect.

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