King James Bible
KJVBe ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Translation Comparison
Matthew 5:48
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Matthew 5:48 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Be you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Be ye therefore perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father who is in heaven is perfect. | |
World English BibleWEB | Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | ye shall therefore be perfect, as your Father who is in the heavens is perfect. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Be you therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | You however are to be complete in goodness, as your Heavenly Father is complete. |
American Standard Version
ASVYe therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBe you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTBe ye therefore perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.
English Revised Version
ERVYe therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBe ye therefore perfect, even as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
World English Bible
WEBTherefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTye shall therefore be perfect, as your Father who is in the heavens is perfect.
American King James Version
AKJVBe you therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTYou however are to be complete in goodness, as your Heavenly Father is complete.
King James Bible
KJVBe ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
American Standard Version
ASVYe therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBe you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTBe ye therefore perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.
English Revised Version
ERVYe therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBe ye therefore perfect, even as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
World English Bible
WEBTherefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTye shall therefore be perfect, as your Father who is in the heavens is perfect.
American King James Version
AKJVBe you therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTYou however are to be complete in goodness, as your Heavenly Father is complete.