Matthew 5:20

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

Strong's King James

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}.

The F.O.G *

(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 Message *

[20] 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."

Young's Literal Translation

‘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.
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Jean Paul Joseph

After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

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