Matthew 5:37

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35Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.Select Matthew 5:35

36Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.Select Matthew 5:36

37But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.Select Matthew 5:37

38Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:Select Matthew 5:38

39But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.Select Matthew 5:39

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5:37 But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.

5:37 But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one.