American Standard Version (ASV):
For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
King James Version (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.›
American Standard Version (ASV):
Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
King James Version (KJV):
‹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:›
American Standard Version (ASV):
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass away from the law, till all things be accomplished.
King James Version (KJV):
‹For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.›
American Standard Version (ASV):
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
King James Version (KJV):
‹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.›
American Standard Version (ASV):
Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
King James Version (KJV):
‹Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.›
American Standard Version (ASV):
Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil.
King James Version (KJV):
‹Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.›
American Standard Version (ASV):
Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
King James Version (KJV):
‹Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.›
American Standard Version (ASV):
Neither do [men] light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house.
King James Version (KJV):
‹Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.›
American Standard Version (ASV):
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.
King James Version (KJV):
‹Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great› [is] ‹your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.›
American Standard Version (ASV):
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.
King James Version (KJV):
‹Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.›