Matthew 5:33

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:

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Other Translations for Matthew 5:33

BSB
Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, 'Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.'
AKJV
Again, you have heard that it has been said by them of old time, You shall not forswear yourself, but shall perform to the Lord your oaths:
CPDV
Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients: 'You shall not swear falsely. For you shall repay your oaths to the Lord.'
ERV
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:
NHEB
"Again you have heard that it was said to them of old time, 'Do not make false vows, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.'
SMT
Again, ye have heard, that it was said to the ancients, Thou shalt not swear a false oath, and thou shalt return to the Lord thine oaths.

Commentary for Matthew 5:33

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 5:33
Summary
Ancient command requires oath-keeping and truthfulness
Event
Jesus references ancient instruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching