Matthew 5:19
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King James Version (modern wording)
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.
Matthew 5:19 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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.
Matthew 5:19 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:19 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 5:19 say?
Matthew 5:19 in modern King James wording reads: "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."
Where is Matthew 5:19 found in the Bible?
Matthew 5:19 is verse 19 of chapter 5 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
Which translations of Matthew 5:19 can I read here?
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