Matthew 5:36

nor in to{the head} of{you} you-should-swear, that you-are_not_being-enabled to-make one hair white or black;

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

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 in to{the earth}, that it-is-being under-foot of{the feet} of{same}, nor into Jerusalem, that it-is-being [the] city of{the great king},

37moreover, the word of{you}: be-being 'yes,' 'not,' 'not;' moreover, the excess of{the-same} is-being out of{the evil}.

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Cross References

Matthew 23:16Woe to{you}, blind way-leaders, the saying, 'Who supposing may-swear in to{the temple} it-is-being nothing; moreover, who supposing may-swear in to{the gold} of{the temple} is-owing.'

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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