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Matthew 5:34

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But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:

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  1. Matthew 5:32

    But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.

  2. Matthew 5:33

    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:

  3. Matthew 5:35

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

  4. Matthew 5:36

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

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