Parallel Verses English Standard Version For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. King James Bible For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. American Standard Version 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. Douay-Rheims Bible For I tell you, that unless your justice abound more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. English Revised Version 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. Webster's Bible Translation For I say to you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Weymouth New Testament For I assure you that unless your righteousness greatly surpasses that of the Scribes and the Pharisees, you will certainly not find entrance into the Kingdom of the Heavens. Matthew 5:20 Parallel Commentary Matthew 5:20 Parallel Commentaries Treasury of Scripture Knowledge exceed. Matthew 23:2-5,23-28 Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat... Romans 10:2,3 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge... ye. Matthew 7:21 Not every one that said to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven... Matthew 18:5 And whoever shall receive one such little child in my name receives me. Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Cross References Matthew 16:12 Then they understood that he did not tell them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Luke 18:11 The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. Luke 18:12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.' 2 Corinthians 3:9 For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, the ministry of righteousness must far exceed it in glory. Jump to Previous Abound Assure Case Enter Entrance Exceed Exceeds Except Find Greatly Heaven Heavens Kingdom Law Pharisees Reign Righteousness Scribes Surpass Surpasses Teachers Unless Way WiseJump to Next Abound Assure Case Enter Entrance Exceed Exceeds Except Find Greatly Heaven Heavens Kingdom Law Pharisees Reign Righteousness Scribes Surpass Surpasses Teachers Unless Way WiseLinks Matthew 5:20 NIVMatthew 5:20 NLT Matthew 5:20 ESV Matthew 5:20 NASB Matthew 5:20 KJV Matthew 5:20 Bible Apps Matthew 5:20 Biblia Paralela Matthew 5:20 Chinese Bible Matthew 5:20 French Bible Matthew 5:20 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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