Matthew 5:35

Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 5:35

BSB
or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
AKJV
Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
CPDV
nor by earth, for it is his footstool, nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king.
ERV
nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
NHEB
nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
SMT
Neither by the earth; for it is the footstool of his feet: neither by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great kings.

Commentary for Matthew 5:35

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 5:35
Summary
Avoid swearing by earthly or holy locations
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Jesus limits oath formulations
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching