Matthew 5:35
nor by the earth, because it is the footstool of his feet, nor by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
34But I say to you, not to swear at all, neither by heaven, because it is the throne of God,
36Neither shall thou swear by thy head, because thou cannot make one hair white or black.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 6:6But I have chosen Jerusalem that my name might be there. And have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
Psalms 87:2LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Malachi 1:14But cursed be the deceiver, who has in his flock a male, and vows, and sacrifices to LORD a blemished thing. For I am a great King, says LORD of hosts, and my name is feared among the Gentiles.
Revelation 21:10And he carried me away in spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the great city, holy Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:34-38
The Sermon on the Mount. 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… Read the whole commentary →