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Matthew 5:34 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Matthew 5:34 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 5 verse 34 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:”
Matthew 5:34 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 5:34
Jesus forbids oath-taking altogether among His disciples. Why? Because heaven is God's throne—you can't invoke it without invoking Him. All reality belongs to God, so every oath ultimately invokes Him whether intentionally or not. Better to simply be truthful always.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 5:34
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“my brothers”
“heaven is my throne”
“you shall not be slack to pay it: for Yahweh your God will surely require it of you; and it would be sin in you.”
“to the clean”
“whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place”