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Matthew 5:20 KJV
Matthew · chapter 5 · verse 20 · King James Version
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.Matthew 5:20 · King James Version
Matthew 5:20 in context
18For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
19Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20For 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.
21Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
22But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
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Key words (Strong's)
- righteousnessdikaiosynēin a broad sense state of him who is as he ought to be, righteousness, the condition…G1343 →
- PhariseespharisaiosA sect that seems to have started after the Jewish exile. In addition to OT books the…G5330 →
- scribesgrammateusa clerk, scribe, esp.a public servant, secretary, recorder, whose office and influence…G1122 →
- kingdombasileiaroyal power, kingship, dominion, rule, not to be confused with an actual kingdom but…G932 →
- exceptean mēif not, unless, whoever... notG3362 →
- exceedperisseuōto exceed a fixed number of measure, to be left over and above a certain number or…G4052 →
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