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Matthew 5:46-48

46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?

47 And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?

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

Cross References for Matthew 5:46-48

Luke 18:13 - “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his b... Click to read the verse Luke 18:13 Click to read the verse Luke 18:13

Matthew 11:19 - The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a fri... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:19

Luke 15:1 - The Parable of the Lost Sheep Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to... Click to read the verse Luke 15:1 Click to read the verse Luke 15:1

Matthew 18:17 - If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:17 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:17

Colossians 3:24 - since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord C... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:24 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:24

Matthew 6:1 - Giving to the Needy “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen b... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:1

1 Peter 2:20-23 - But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:20-23 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:20-23

Luke 14:12 - Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, y... Click to read the verse Luke 14:12 Click to read the verse Luke 14:12

2 Chronicles 15:7 - But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:7 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:7

Matthew 21:31-32 - “Which of the two did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, ... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:31-32 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:31-32

Matthew 9:10-11 - While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and “sinners” came and at... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:10-11 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:10-11

Luke 6:32-35 - “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ love those who love... Click to read the verse Luke 6:32-35 Click to read the verse Luke 6:32-35

Luke 19:2 - A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. Click to read the verse Luke 19:2 Click to read the verse Luke 19:2

Luke 19:7 - All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a ‘sinner.’” Click to read the verse Luke 19:7 Click to read the verse Luke 19:7