Matthew 5:33-37
Authorized (King James) Version
33 Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: 34 but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: 35 nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. 36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. 37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
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Matthew 5:33-37
American Standard Version
33 Again, ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, [a]Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: 34 but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God; 35 nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor [b]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 [c]But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of [d]the evil one.
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- Matthew 5:33 Lev. 19:12; Num. 30:2; Dt. 23:21.
- Matthew 5:35 Or, toward
- Matthew 5:37 Some ancient authorities read But your speech shall be.
- Matthew 5:37 Or, evil: as in verse 39; 6:13.
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