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35 nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor [a]by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black. 37 [b]But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of [c]the evil one.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:35 Or, toward
  2. Matthew 5:37 Some ancient authorities read But your speech shall be.
  3. Matthew 5:37 Or, evil: as in verse 39; 6:13.