Matthew 5:33

Again, you have heard that our ancestors were told – ‘Do not break your oaths, keep your vows to the Lord.’

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In The King James Version

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:

In Context

32But I say to you that anyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of some serious sexual sin, leads to her committing adultery; while anyone who marries her after her divorce is guilty of adultery.

34But I say to you that you must not swear at all, either by heaven, since that is God’s throne,

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Cross References

Psalms 50:14Offer to God a thank-offering, pay the Most High your vows.

Matthew 5:27“You have heard that it was said – ‘You must not commit adultery.’

Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:28-33

The Sermon on the Mount. 27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: 28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. 29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. 30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it… Read the whole commentary →

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