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Matthew 5:20
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Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
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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.
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Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
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Verse Text
ForG1063 I sayG3004 unto youG5213, ThatG3754 exceptG3362 yourG5216 righteousnessG1343 shall exceedG4052 G4119 the righteousness of the scribesG1122 andG2532 PhariseesG5330, ye shall in no caseG3364 enterG1525 intoG1519 the kingdomG932 of heavenG3772.
λέγω γὰρ ὑμῖν ὅτι ἐὰν μὴ περισσεύσῃ ἡ δικαιοσύνη ὑμῶν πλεῖον τῶν γραμματέων καὶ Φαρισαίων, οὐ μὴ εἰσέλθητε εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τῶν οὐρανῶν.
| Greek | Transliteration | Strong's | Morphology | Gloss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
λέγω |
legō | G3004 | V-PAI-1S | I say |
γὰρ |
gar | G1063 | CONJ | For |
ὑμῖν |
humin | G5213 | P-2DP | unto you |
ὅτι |
hoti | G3754 | CONJ | That |
ἐὰν |
ean | G1437 | COND | except |
μὴ |
mē | G3361 | PRT-N | |
περισσεύσῃ |
perisseusē | G4052 | V-AAS-3S | shall exceed |
ἡ |
hē | G3588 | T-NSF | * |
δικαιοσύνη |
dikaiosunē | G1343 | N-NSF | righteousness |
ὑμῶν |
humōn | G5216 | P-2GP | your |
πλεῖον |
pleion | G4119 | A-ASN-C | |
τῶν |
tōn | G3588 | T-GPM | of the |
γραμματέων |
grammateōn | G1122 | N-GPM | scribes |
καὶ |
kai | G2532 | CONJ | and |
Φαρισαίων, |
Pharisaiōn | G5330 | N-GPM | Pharisees |
οὐ |
ou | G3756 | PRT-N | ye shall in no case |
μὴ |
mē | G3361 | PRT-N | |
εἰσέλθητε |
eiselthēte | G1525 | V-2AAS-2P | enter |
εἰς |
eis | G1519 | PREP | into |
τὴν |
tēn | G3588 | T-ASF | the |
βασιλείαν |
basileian | G932 | N-ASF | kingdom |
τῶν |
tōn | G3588 | T-GPM | * |
οὐρανῶν. |
ouranōn | G3772 | N-GPM | of heaven |
- G932 — βασιλεία (basileía, bas-il-i'-ah): kingship, sovereignty, authority, rule, kingdom — from βασιλεύς; properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively):--kingdom, + reign.
- G1063 — γάρ (gár, gar): for — a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
- G1122 — γραμματεύς (grammateús, gram-mat-yooce'): a scribe, town-clerk, man of learning — from γράμμα. a writer, i.e. (professionally) scribe or secretary:--scribe, town-clerk.
- G1343 — δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosýnē, dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay): justice, justness, righteousness — from δίκαιος; equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification:--righteousness.
- G1519 — εἰς (eis, ice): into, in, among, till, for — a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
- G1525 — εἰσέρχομαι (eisérchomai, ice-er'-khom-ahee): I go in, come in, enter — from εἰς and ἔρχομαι; to enter (literally or figuratively):--X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
- G2532 — καί (kaí, kahee): and, even, also, namely — apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
- G3004 — λέγω (légō, leg'-o): I say, speak — a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
- G3362 — ἐὰν μή (eàn mḗ, eh-an' may): i.e. ἐάν and μή; if not, i.e. unless:--X before, but, except, if, no, (if, + whosoever) not.
- G3364 — οὐ μή (ou mḗ, oo may): i.e. οὐ and μή; a double negative strengthening the denial; not at all:--any more, at all, by any (no) means, neither, never, no (at all), in no case (wise), nor ever, not (at all, in any wise). Compare μὴ οὐκ.
- G3754 — ὅτι (hóti, hot'-ee): that, since, because — neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
- G3772 — οὐρανός (ouranós, oo-ran-os'): the sky, the heaven — perhaps from the same as ὄρος (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):--air, heaven(-ly), sky.
- G4052 — περισσεύω (perisseúō, per-is-syoo'-o): I exceed, am left over — from περισσός; to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel:--(make, more) abound, (have, have more) abundance (be more) abundant, be the better, enough and to spare, exceed, excel, increase, be left, redound, remain (over and above).
- G4119 — πλείων (pleíōn, pli-own): more, greater — comparative of πολύς; more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion:--X above, + exceed, more excellent, further, (very) great(-er), long(-er), (very) many, greater (more) part, + yet but.
- G5213 — ὑμῖν (hymîn, hoo-min'): irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
- G5216 — ὑμῶν (hymōn, hoo-mone'): genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
- G5330 — Φαρισαῖος (Pharisaîos, far-is-ah'-yos): a Pharisee — of Hebrew origin (compare פָּרָשׁ); a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary:--Pharisee.
The following Strong's numbers are referenced in the Greek (Textus Receptus, Scrivener 1894) text but were not explicitly tagged in the KJV source:
- G1437 — ἐάν (eán, eh-an'): if — from εἰ and ἄν; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty:--before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See μή.
- G3361 — μή (mḗ, may): not, lest — a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ.
- G3588 — ὁ (ho, ho): the — the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
- G3756 — οὐ (ou, oo): no, not — a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
Verse Cross-References (Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, Enhanced)
- exceed — Matthew 23:2-5, Matthew 23:23-28, Luke 11:39-40, Luke 11:44, Luke 12:1, Luke 16:14-15, Luke 18:10-14, Luke 20:46-47, Romans 9:30-32, Romans 10:2-3, 2 Corinthians 5:17
- ye — Matthew 3:10, Matthew 7:21, Matthew 18:5, Mark 10:15, Mark 10:25, Luke 18:17, Luke 18:24-25, John 3:3-5, Hebrews 12:14, Revelation 21:27
Reciprocal references (18): Matthew 3:2, Matthew 3:7, Matthew 5:47, Matthew 7:29, Matthew 15:1, Matthew 16:1, Matthew 18:1, Matthew 18:3, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 19:23, Matthew 22:12, Matthew 22:36, John 3:5, Romans 3:31, Titus 2:12, James 2:14, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 3:7
Related Topics
- Thompson Chain: ADMISSION-EXCLUSION, REQUIREMENTS, DIVINE, RIGHTEOUSNESS-UNRIGHTEOUSNESS, SCRIBES
- Nave’s: CHURCH, HEAVEN, INSTRUCTION, LAW, RELIGION, RIGHTEOUSNESS, SCRIBE (S), WICKED (PEOPLE), WORKS
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