Matthew 5:36

Neither shall yoʋ swear by yoʋr head, for yoʋ cannot make one hair white or black.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

In Context

35nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.

37But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No’; for whatever is more than these is from the evil one.

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Cross References

Matthew 23:16“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it is nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’

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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