What does Matthew 5:48 say? (KJV)

Name: The Holy Bible, King James Version
Author: Multiple (translators, 1611)

Matthew 5:48

King James Version (public domain)

Traditionally attributed to Matthew · 1st century AD · One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; tax collector by trade

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

46For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

47And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

48Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.