Matthew 5:35

nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.

In Context

34But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God's throne;

36Nor shall you swear by your head, because you are not able to make one hair white or black.

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Cross References

Revelation 21:10And he carried me away in the Spirit onto a great and high mountain, and he showed to me the great city, the 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 →

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