Matthew 5:20

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For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, That{G3754} except{G3362} your{G5216} righteousness{G1343} shall exceed{G4052}{(G5661)}{G4119} the righteousness of the scribes{G1122} and{G2532} Pharisees{G5330}, ye shall in no case{G3364} enter{G1525}{(G5632)} into{G1519} the kingdom{G932} of heaven{G3772}.
Strong's King James
(20) For I say unto you that unless your righteousness much exceeds the Torah-scribes and Pharisees, you won't enter into the Kingdom skies above.
The F.O.G
I warn you—unless your righteousness surpasses that of the religious teachers and Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven. External compliance isn't enough; God requires internal transformation."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘For I say to you, that if your righteousness may not abound above that of the scribes and Pharisees, ye may not enter to the reign of the heavens.
Young's Literal Translation

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