Matthew 5:35
nor by the earth, because it is a stool for His feet; nor by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
34But I say to you not to swear at all: neither by heaven, because it is God's throne;
36Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black.
Cross References
Revelation 21:10So he transported me in spirit to a great and high mountain and showed 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 →