Matthew 5:33 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

³³ “Again, you have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but carry out the vows you have made 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

Psalm 50:14

Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High.

Psalm 76:11

Make vows to the Lord your God and perform them; let all who are around him bring gifts to the one who is awesome,

Exodus 20:7

“You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name.

Leviticus 19:12

And you shall not swear falsely by my name, profaning the name of your God: I am the Lord.

Nahum 1:15

Look! On the mountains the feet of one who brings good tidings, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your festivals, O Judah; fulfill your vows, for never again shall the wicked invade you; they are utterly cut off.

Matthew 5:21

“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder,’ and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’

Deuteronomy 23:21

“If you make a vow to the Lord your God, do not postpone fulfilling it, for the Lord your God will surely require it of you, and you would incur guilt.

Deuteronomy 23:23

Whatever your lips utter you must diligently perform, just as you have freely vowed to the Lord your God with your own mouth.

Deuteronomy 5:11

“ ‘You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name.

Deuteronomy 6:13

The Lord your God you shall fear, him you shall serve, and by his name alone you shall swear.

1 Timothy 1:10

the sexually immoral, men who engage in illicit sex, slave traders, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching