Matthew 5:47

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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  • Matt 5:20 : 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 6:32 : 32 And if ye love them that love you, what thank have ye? for even sinners love those that love them.
  • Luke 10:4-5 : 4 Carry no purse, no wallet, no shoes; and salute no man on the way. 5 And into whatsoever house ye shall enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house.
  • 1 Pet 2:20 : 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.
  • Matt 10:12 : 12 And as ye enter into the house, salute it.

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