Matthew 5:47 — Meaning and Application

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

Matthew 5:47

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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.

For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

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

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

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Matthew 5:1

"And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:"

Matthew 5:2

"And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,"

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed {are} the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed {are} they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed {are} the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."

Matthew 5:6

"Blessed {are} they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled."

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