Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, 'Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.' Context 33Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD. 34But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it is THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING. 36Nor shall you make an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37But let your statement be, Yes, yes or No, no; anything beyond these is of evil. 38You have heard that it was said, AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH. 39But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. 41Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two. 42Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you. 43You have heard that it was said, YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy. 44But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47If you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Links Matthew 5:33 NIVMatthew 5:33 NLT Matthew 5:33 ESV Matthew 5:33 NASB Matthew 5:33 KJV Matthew 5:33 Commentaries Bible Hub |



