Matthew 5:35
nor by the earth, for it is the footstool under His feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the City of the Great King.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
In Context
34But I tell you not to swear at all; neither by Heaven, for it is God's throne;
36And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black.
Cross References
Revelation 21:10So in the Spirit he carried me to the top of a vast, lofty mountain, and showed me the holy city, 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 →