Matthew 5:33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break…”

Matthew 5:33

Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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:

World English Bible

“Again you have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’

American Standard Version

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:

Geneva Bible 1599

Againe, ye haue heard that it was sayd to them of old time, Thou shalt not forsweare thy selfe, but shalt performe thine othes to the Lord.

Darby Translation

Again, ye have heard that it has been said to the ancients, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt render to the Lord what thou hast sworn.

Young's Literal Translation

'Again, ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not swear falsely, but thou shalt pay to the Lord thine oaths;

Bible in Basic English

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:

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Cross references

“it hath”

Matthew 23:16

Matthew 23:16 · BSB

Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’

“Thou”

Leviticus 19:12 Ecclesiastes 5:4–6 Deuteronomy 23:23 Numbers 30:2–16 Psalm 76:11 Exodus 20:7

Leviticus 19:12 · BSB

You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.

Ecclesiastes 5:4–6 · BSB

When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow.

Deuteronomy 23:23 · BSB

Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth.

Numbers 30:2–16 · BSB

If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must do everything he has promised.

Psalm 76:11 · BSB

Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared.

Exodus 20:7 · BSB

You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

Also

Deuteronomy 23:21 Matthew 5:27

Deuteronomy 23:21 · BSB

If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin.

Matthew 5:27 · BSB

You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

32But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

34But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;

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