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NASB | Matthew 5:20 ¶ "For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:20 ¶ "For I say to you that unless your righteousness (uprightness, moral essence) is more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. |
Bible Question: Yes I know that, but.. I don't understand what the meaning of Matthew 5:20 means about the Parisees and scribes. What was their nature or character that we need to strive to be better than. What kind of people where they? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Carrib... This might be useful to you: http://www2.evansville.edu/ecoleweb/articles/pharisees.html In Him, Doc |