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Matthew 5:20

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.

Cross References for Matthew 5:20

Matthew 3:10 - The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit wil... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:10

Matthew 3:7 - But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said t... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:7

Matthew 22:12 - ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ The man was speechless. Click to read the verse Matthew 22:12 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:12

Hebrews 12:14 - Warning Against Refusing God Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; wi... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:14

1 Peter 2:24 - He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for rig... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:24 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:24

Matthew 16:12 - Then they understood that he was not telling them to guard against the yeast used in bread, but... Click to read the verse Matthew 16:12 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:12

Luke 12:1 - Warnings and Encouragements Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that the... Click to read the verse Luke 12:1 Click to read the verse Luke 12:1

Revelation 21:27 - Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but ... Click to read the verse Revelation 21:27 Click to read the verse Revelation 21:27

1 John 3:7 - Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. He who does what is right is righteous, just ... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:7 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:7

Luke 11:44 - “Woe to you, because you are like unmarked graves, which men walk over without knowing it.” Click to read the verse Luke 11:44 Click to read the verse Luke 11:44

Matthew 7:21 - “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who d... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21

2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:17

Philippians 3:9 - and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that whi... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:9 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:9

Philippians 3:6 - as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless. Click to read the verse Philippians 3:6 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:6

Matthew 16:1 - The Demand for a Sign The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to... Click to read the verse Matthew 16:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:1

Romans 10:2-3 - For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on know... Click to read the verse Romans 10:2-3 Click to read the verse Romans 10:2-3

Matthew 7:29 - because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law. Click to read the verse Matthew 7:29 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:29

Romans 3:31 - Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law. Click to read the verse Romans 3:31 Click to read the verse Romans 3:31

Matthew 5:47 - And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:47 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:47

Luke 16:14-15 - The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. Click to read the verse Luke 16:14-15 Click to read the verse Luke 16:14-15

John 3:3-5 - In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is ... Click to read the verse John 3:3-5 Click to read the verse John 3:3-5

Matthew 18:3 - And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:3

Mark 10:15 - I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will n... Click to read the verse Mark 10:15 Click to read the verse Mark 10:15

Luke 18:10-14 - “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. Click to read the verse Luke 18:10-14 Click to read the verse Luke 18:10-14

Luke 11:39-40 - Then the Lord said to him, “Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but ... Click to read the verse Luke 11:39-40 Click to read the verse Luke 11:39-40

Romans 9:30-32 - Israel’s Unbelief What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:30-32 Click to read the verse Romans 9:30-32

James 2:14 - Faith and Deeds What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? C... Click to read the verse James 2:14 Click to read the verse James 2:14

Luke 20:46-47 - “Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be gr... Click to read the verse Luke 20:46-47 Click to read the verse Luke 20:46-47

John 3:5 - Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of... Click to read the verse John 3:5 Click to read the verse John 3:5

Matthew 19:23 - Then Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:23

Luke 18:17 - I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will n... Click to read the verse Luke 18:17 Click to read the verse Luke 18:17

Matthew 23:23-28 - “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:23-28 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:23-28

Luke 18:24-25 - Jesus looked at him and said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! Click to read the verse Luke 18:24-25 Click to read the verse Luke 18:24-25

Matthew 18:5 - “And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. Click to read the verse Matthew 18:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:5

Mark 10:25 - It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kin... Click to read the verse Mark 10:25 Click to read the verse Mark 10:25

Matthew 23:2-5 - “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Click to read the verse Matthew 23:2-5 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:2-5

Matthew 15:1 - Clean and Unclean Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and ... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:1