Matthew 5:34
“But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But I say unto you, swear not at all,.... Which must not be understood in the strictest sense, as though it was not…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 5:34-35
But I say unto you, Swear not at all - That is, in the manner which he proceeds to specify. Swear not in any of the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 5:33-37
We have here an exposition of the third commandment, which we are the more concerned right to understand, because it is…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Swear not at all The prohibition must be understood of rash and careless oaths in conversation, not of solemn…
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