Matthew 5:35

nor by earth, for it is the foot-stool beneath his feet; neither by Urishlem, for it is the city of the great king.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.

In Context

34But I say unto you, Swear not at all: not by heaven, for it is the throne of Aloha;

36Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make a single hair in it either black or white.

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Cross References

Revelation 21:10And he led me in spirit upon a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city Urishlem, descending from heaven from Aloha;

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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