For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Cross References Matthew 16:12 Then they understood that He was not telling them to beware of the leaven used in bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Luke 18:11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, 'God, I thank You that I am not like the other men--swindlers, evildoers, adulterers--or even like this tax collector. Luke 18:12 I fast twice a week and pay tithes of all that I acquire.' 2 Corinthians 3:9 For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness! Treasury of Scripture For I say to you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. exceed. Matthew 23:2-5,23-28 Luke 11:39,40,44 Luke 12:1 ye. Matthew 3:10 Matthew 7:21 Matthew 18:5 |