In the Bible the word “perfect ” carries the idea of being complete. When Jesus said that we must be perfect, he was discussing love and encouraging his followers to be more complete in their love. How? By expanding their love to include even their enemies.
Pirms Jēzus izteica iepriekšminēto pamudinājumu, viņš bija runājis par mīlestību un mudinājis savus sekotājus padziļināt mīlestību pret cilvēkiem, parādot to pat saviem ienaidniekiem.