Matthew 5:35

and not by the earth, for it is the footstool under his feet: and likewise not by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 to you, Swear not at all: not by heaven, for it is the throne of God:

36Moreover, thou shalt not swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair in it either black or white.

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Cross References

Revelation 21:10And he bore me away in the spirit, to a mountain great and high, and he showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, descending 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 →

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