Matthew 5:34

But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 5:34

BSB

But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne;

AKJV

But I say to you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

CPDV

But I say to you, do not swear an oath at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God,

ERV

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

NHEB

But I tell you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God;

SMT

But I say to you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven, it is the throne of God:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 5:34

ButG1161Conjunction IG1473 sayG3004VerbuntoyouG5213 SwearG3660Verb notG3361atallG3654Adverb neitherG3383Conjunction byG1722Preposition heavenG3772Noun Masculine forG3754ConjunctionitisG2076Verb God'sG2316Noun Masculine throneG2362Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 5:34

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 5:34

Summary

Refrain from swearing by sacred divine symbols

Event

Jesus prohibits oath-making

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD