Matthew 5:35

or by the earth, since that is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, since that is the city of the Great King.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

34I, however, say to you that you must not swear at all, either by Heaven, since that is God’s throne,

36Nor should you swear by your head, since you cannot make a single hair either white or black.

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Cross References

Revelation 21:10He carried me away in a trance to a great high mountain, and showed me Jerusalem, the Holy City, descending out of Heaven from God, filled with the glory of 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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