Berean Standard Bible
“For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
This is part of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus explains how the law reaches the heart. The scribes and Pharisees were admired for their careful observance.
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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.
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For I say to you, If your righteousness is not greater than the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never go into the kingdom of heaven.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
'For I say to you, that if your righteousness may not abound above that of the scribes and Pharisees, you may not enter to the reign of the heavens.
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque os digo, que si vuestra justicia no fuere mayor que la de los escribas y de los Fariseos, no entraréis en el reino de los cielos.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Les advierto que, a menos que ustedes sean más justos que los fariseos y los maestros de la ley de Dios, no podrán entrar al reino de los cielos.
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