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I. THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE PHARISEES.

1. Orthodox.

2. Popular.

3. Moral.

4. Zealous.

II. ITS DEFECTIVENESS.

1. Superstitious.

2. Servile.

III. THE RIGHTEOUSNESS COMMANDED.

1. Personal.

2. Through faith.

3. Originating in love.

(W. W. Whythe.)

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KJV: 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.

WEB: For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.