Matthew 5:20 meaning and explanation
For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:20, Berean Standard Bible
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Jesus is speaking to His disciples on the mountain, continuing the Sermon on the Mount. The scribes were experts in the Law and the Pharisees were known for strict observance, so His hearers would have regarded their righteousness as the highest available.
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