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but I tell you, don`t swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God;
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The Goal: Radical Honesty
Jesus elevates the standard from merely keeping oaths to being so consistently truthful that oaths become unnecessary. Commentators like Matthew Henry and the Expositor's Bible Commentary note that the goal is a constant regard for truth. When a person's 'yes' or 'no' is completely reliable, there is no need for an external vow to guarantee their integrity.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Swear not at all (μη ομοσα ολως). More exactly "not to swear at all" (indirect command, and aorist infinitive). Certainly Jesus do…
19th Century
Anglican
In verses 34-35, Jesus addresses oaths like, “Neither by heaven... nor by the earth... neither by Jerusalem.” Other forms of oaths are fou…
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Baptist
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…
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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But I say unto you, swear not at all Which must not be understood in the strictest sense, as though it was not lawfu…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Again you have heard that it was said to them of old, you shall not forswear yourself. Above, the Lord fulfilled one perm…
