Matthew 5:33

Again, you have heard that it was said to those in ancient times, 'Do not swear a false oath, but carry out your oaths to the Lord.'

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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 everyone who divorces his wife, except for the cause of sexual immorality, makes her an adulteress. Whoever marries her after she has been divorced commits adultery.

34But I say to you, swear not at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God;

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Cross References

Exodus 20:7You must not take the name of Yahweh your God, in vain, for I will not hold guiltless anyone who takes my name in vain.

Numbers 30:2When anyone makes a vow to Yahweh, or swears an oath to bind himself with a promise, he must not break his word. He must keep his promise to do everything that comes out of his mouth.

Deuteronomy 23:21When you make a vow to Yahweh your God, you must not be slow in fulfilling it, for Yahweh your God will surely require it of you; it would be sin for you not to fulfill it.

Psalms 50:14Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving, 1 and pay your vows to the Most High. 1

Ecclesiastes 5:4When you make a vow to God, do not delay to do it, for God has no pleasure in fools. Do what you vow you will do.

Matthew 5:27You have heard that it was said, 'Do 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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