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:
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 5 connects to 10 cross-references. The Sermon on the Mount begins with the Beatitudes blessing the poor in spirit, mourners, meek, and peacemakers. Jesus declares he has come not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it. Six antitheses intensify the Law's demands: not just …
Other Translations
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:
`Again, ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not swear falsely, but thou shalt pay to the Lord thine oaths;
Again, you have knowledge that it was said in old times, Do not take false oaths, but give effect to your oaths to the Lord:
Cross References
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And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am …
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Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him …
When thou shalt vow a vow unto the Lord thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it: for the …
That which is gone out of thy lips thou shalt keep and perform; even a freewill offering, according as thou …
Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:
Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that …
When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay …