Parallel Bible results for "matthew 5:33-37"

Matthew 5:33-37

33 Again, ye have heard that it was said to the ancients, Thou shalt not perjure thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths;

33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’

34 but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is God’s throne,

34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either 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.

35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or 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.

36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black.

37 But let your communication be, Yes, yes; No, no; for whatsoever is more than this comes of evil.

37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.