35nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.


In Context

32 but I say unto you, that every one that putteth away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, maketh her an adulteress: and whosoever shall marry her when she is put away committeth adultery.

33 Again, ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

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

35 nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.

36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black.

37 But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one .

Matthew 5:35 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:35Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:35or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

5:35Nor by the earth, for it is his footstool: nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:35nor by the earth, because it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:35nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:35Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King,

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:35nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:35nor by the earth, because it is His footstool, nor by Jerusalem, because it is a city of a great king,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:35Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.