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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 5:34–35
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 5:34
Swear not at all (μη ομοσα ολως). More exactly "not to swear at all" (indirect command, and aorist infinitive). Certainly Jesus do…
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 5:34
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
On Matthew 5:34
16th Century
Theologian
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
On Matthew 5:34
17th Century
Pastor
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
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…