Matthew 5:47

World English Bible (2000)

If you only greet your friends, what more do you do than others? Don't even the tax collectors do the same?

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  • Matt 5:20 : 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
  • Luke 6:32 : 32 If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
  • Luke 10:4-5 : 4 Carry no purse, nor wallet, nor sandals. Greet no one on the way. 5 Into whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house.'
  • 1 Pet 2:20 : 20 For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.
  • Matt 10:12 : 12 As you enter into the household, greet it.

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