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Matthew 5:20
New International Version
Matthew 5:20
New International Version
20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.(A)
Matthew 5:20
King James Version
Matthew 5:20
King James Version
20 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.
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Matthew 5:20
New Living Translation
Matthew 5:20
New Living Translation
20 “But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven!
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Matthew 5:20
English Standard Version
Matthew 5:20
English Standard Version
20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds (A)that of the scribes and Pharisees, you (B)will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
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English Standard Version (ESV) 
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