Matthew 5:18-20
New King James Version
18 For assuredly, I say to you, (A)till heaven and earth pass away, one [a]jot or one [b]tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. 19 (B)Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds (C)the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
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- Matthew 5:18 Gr. iota, Heb. yod, the smallest letter
- Matthew 5:18 The smallest stroke in a Heb. letter
Matthew 5:18-20
English Standard Version
18 For truly, I say to you, (A)until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 (B)Therefore whoever relaxes (C)one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least (D)in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great (E)in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds (F)that of the scribes and Pharisees, you (G)will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
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