Matthew 5:35
nor by the earth, for it is the footstool for his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
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In Context
34But I say to you, swear not at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God;
36Neither swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 6:6However, I have chosen Jerusalem, so that my name might be there, and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'
Psalms 87:2Yahweh loves the gates of Zion 1 more than all the tents of Jacob. 1
Malachi 1:14“May the deceiver be cursed who has a male animal in his flock and vows to give it to me, and yet sacrifices to me, the Lord, what is flawed! For I am a great king,” says Yahweh of hosts, “and my name will be honored among the nations.”
Revelation 21:10Then 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 →