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Closing the Loopholes
Commentators explain that Jesus is correcting a common abuse of the law. The religious leaders of the day had created a system of 'lesser' oaths—swearing by heaven, the earth, or Jerusalem. They believed these oaths were not truly binding, creating loopholes for dishonesty. Jesus teaches that since all creation belongs to God, any oath is a serious matter that invokes His authority.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 5:33
18th Century
Theologian
Thou shalt not forswear thyself. Christ here proceeds to correct another false interpretation of the law. The law respecting oath…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 5:33–34
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 5:33
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 …
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John Calvin
On Matthew 5:33
16th Century
Theologian
You shall not perjure yourself. This also is not a correction of the law, but a true interpretation of it. For God condemned in the law no…
John Gill
On Matthew 5:33
17th Century
Pastor
Again, you have heard that it has been said
Besides what has been observed, in ver. 21 and 27 you know it has also b…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 5:33–37
17th Century
Minister
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
On Matthew 5:33–37
13th Century
Philosopher
Again you have heard that it was said to them of old, you shall not forswear yourself. Above, the Lord fulfilled one perm…