Matthew 5:33 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

³³ “Again you have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’

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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 your vows to the Lord your God, and perform them; let all around him bring gifts to him who is to be feared,

Exodus 20:7

“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

Leviticus 19:12

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

Nahum 1:15

Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings, who proclaims peace! Keep your feasts, O Judah, fulfil your vows, for never again shall the wicked come against you, he is utterly cut off.

Matthew 5:21

“You have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not kill; and whoever kills shall be liable to judgment.’

Matthew 5:27

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

Deuteronomy 23:21

“When you make a vow to the Lord your God, you shall not be slack to pay it; for the Lord your God will surely require it of you, and it would be sin in you.

Deuteronomy 23:23

You shall be careful to perform what has passed your lips, for you have voluntarily vowed to the Lord your God what you have promised with your mouth.

Deuteronomy 5:11

“ ‘You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

Deuteronomy 6:13

You shall fear the Lord your God; you shall serve him, and swear by his name.

1 Timothy 1:10

immoral persons, sodomites, kidnapers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine,