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Matthew 5:33-37 (ASV)

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³³ Again, ye have heard that it was said to 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 the heaven, for it is the throne of God; 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. ³⁶ Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black. ³⁷ But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 37) Honesty / Truth / Vows / Oath - Let you yes be yes, no be no - other is from the evil one

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 36) Should we take oaths? And do not swear by your head

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 33) Life to the Full - Got to Pray (part 2) (2010-04-14)
(v. 34) Life to the Full - Got to Pray (part 2) (2010-04-14)
(v. 35) Life to the Full - Got to Pray (part 2) (2010-04-14)
(v. 36) Life to the Full - Got to Pray (part 2) (2010-04-14)
(v. 37) Kingdom First - Words are Big (2010-01-14)
(v. 37) Life to the Full - Got to Pray (part 2) (2010-04-14)