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but I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God;

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Swear not at all (μη ομοσα ολως). More exactly "not to swear at all" (indirect command, and aorist infinitive). Certainly Jesus do…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Swear not at all. That is, in the manner which he proceeds to specify. Swear not in any of the common and profane ways customary at that t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

In verses 34-35, Jesus addresses oaths like, “Neither by heaven... nor by the earth... neither by Jerusalem.” Other forms of oaths are fou…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Again, you have heard that it has been said by them of old time, You shall not forswear yourself, but shall perform to the Lord your oaths: but…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Glossa Ordinaria: The Lord has until now taught to abstain from injuring our neighbor, forbidding anger with murder, lust with…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Jesus now cites an antithesis on a new theme. What the people have heard is not given as direct OT quotation but as a summary statement accurately …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Swear not at all: Many have been led by the phrase not at all, to adopt the false notion that every kind of swearing is condemned…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But I say unto you, swear not at all
Which must not be understood in the strictest sense, as though it was not lawfu…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

There is no reason to consider solemn oaths in a court of justice, or on other proper occasions, to be wrong, provided they are taken with due reve…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Again you have heard that it was said to them of old, you shall not forswear yourself. Above, the Lord fulfilled one perm…

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