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Your Word Is Your Bond
Jesus calls for a level of integrity where a simple "yes" or "no" is completely trustworthy. Commentators like Calvin and Barnes explain that the need for oaths arises from a world full of deception. For a follower of Christ, whose character should be beyond reproach, their plain statement should be as reliable as any sworn oath.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 5:37
18th Century
Theologian
Your communication. Your word; what you say.
Be, Yea. Yes. This does not mean that we should always use the word …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 5:33–37
19th Century
Preacher
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 5:37
The Greek might better be translated “But let your word be, ‘Yes, Yes; No, No.’ ” The doubling is probably part of Jesus’ rhetoric. This saying is …
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John Calvin
On Matthew 5:37
16th Century
Theologian
But your speech shall be, Yes, yes; No, no. Christ now prescribes, in the second place, a remedy, which is that people act towards each ot…
John Gill
On Matthew 5:37
17th Century
Pastor
But let your communication be yea, yea
That is, let your speech, in your common conversation, and daily business of …
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…