Matthew 5:19-21
New American Standard Bible
19 Therefore, whoever nullifies one of the least of these commandments, and teaches [a]others to do the same, shall be called least (A)in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever [b]keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20 “For I say to you that unless your (B)righteousness far surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
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21 “(C)You have heard that [c]the ancients were told, ‘(D)You shall not murder,’ and ‘Whoever commits murder shall be answerable to (E)the court.’
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- Matthew 5:19 Lit people
- Matthew 5:19 Lit does
- Matthew 5:21 Lit it was said to the ancients
Matthew 5:19-21
New International Version
19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands(A) and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 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.(B)
Murder(C)
21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,[a](D) and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’
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- Matthew 5:21 Exodus 20:13
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