⁴⁸ Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.^(A)

7 Therefore, since we have these promises,^(A) dear friends,^(B) let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness^(C) out of reverence for God.

¹⁷ so that the servant of God^[a](A) may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.^(B)