Matthew 5:35
nor by the earth, for it is his footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
34But I say to you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God;
36nor shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black.
Cross References
Psalms 87:2Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Malachi 1:14Cursed be the deceiver, Who hath in his flock a male, And yet voweth and sacrificeth to Jehovah that which is marred; For I am a great king, saith Jehovah of hosts; And my name is terrible among the nations.
Revelation 21:10And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city, 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 →