Matthew 5:35
nor by the earth; for it is the footstool of his feet: nor by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King:
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
34But I say to thee, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven; for it is the throne of God:
36neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black.
Cross References
Revelation 21:10And he bore me away in spirit unto a great and exceeding high mountain, and shewed me the great city, the holy 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 →