Matthew 5:20World English Bible British Edition
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.
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Genesis 7:1
The LORD said to Noah, “Come with all of your household into the ship, for I have seen your righteousness before me in this generation.
Genesis 12:18
Pharaoh called Abram and said, “What is this that you have done to me? Why didn’t you tell me that she was your wife?
Genesis 15:6
He believed in the LORD, who credited it to him for righteousness.
Genesis 18:19
For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that the LORD may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him.”
Genesis 20:5
Didn’t he tell me, ‘She is my sister’? She, even she herself, said, ‘He is my brother.’ I have done this in the integrity of my heart and the innocence of my hands.”