Matthew 5:33 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

³³ “Again, you have heard what was said to people in times past [Lev. 19:12], ‘You must not go back on your oaths, but [rather] fulfill the oaths you take to the Lord.’

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³³ Again, you have heard that it was said to the men of old, You shall not swear falsely, but you shall perform your oaths to the Lord [as a religious duty].

American Standard Version (1901)

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:

Common English Bible

³³ “Again you have heard that it was said to those who lived long ago: Don’t make a false solemn pledge, but you should follow through on what you have pledged to the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³³ Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients: 'You shall not swear falsely. For you shall repay your oaths to the Lord.'

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

³³ Again you have heard that it was said to them of old, Thou shalt not forswear thyself: but thou shalt perform thy oaths to the Lord.

Matthew 5:33 Cross References

Matthew 5:21

“You have heard what was said to the people in times past [Exodus 20:13], ‘You must not murder,’ and whoever does will be subject to judgment.

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard what was said [Exodus 20:14], ‘You must not be sexually unfaithful to your mate.’

1 Timothy 1:10

for sexually immoral people, for homosexuals, for kidnappers, for liars, and for people who give false testimony. And [law is for] everything else that is against the sound teaching