Matthew 5:36

"Nor must you swear by your head, since you cannot make one hair white or black.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

In Context

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.

37"But let your word be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’;anything beyond this comes from the Evil One.

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Cross References

Matthew 23:16"Woe unto you, blind guides, who say, If any one swears by the Sanctuary, it is nothing, but if any one swears by the gold of the Sanctuary, the oath is binding.

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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