Matthew 5:33

Conservative English Version

You know that our ancestors were told, "Don't use the Lord's name to make a promise unless you are going to keep it."

Cross References

Psalm 50:14

I am God Most High! The only sacrifice I want is for you to be thankful and to keep your word.

Psalm 76:11

Everyone, make your promises to the LORD your God and do what you promise. The LORD is fearsome, and all of his servants should bring him gifts.

Exodus 20:7

Do not misuse my name. I am the LORD your God, and I will punish anyone who misuses my name.

Leviticus 19:12

Do not misuse my name by making promises you don't intend to keep. I am the LORD your God.

Nahum 1:15

Look toward the mountains, people of Judah! Here comes a messenger with good news of peace. Celebrate your festivals. Keep your promises to God. Your evil enemies are destroyed and will never again invade your country.

Matthew 5:21

You know that our ancestors were told, "Do not murder" and "A murderer must be brought to trial."

Matthew 5:27

You know the commandment which says, "Be faithful in marriage."

Deuteronomy 23:21

People of Israel, if you make a sacred promise to give a gift to the LORD, then do it as soon as you can. If the LORD has to come looking for the gift you promised, you will be guilty of breaking that promise.

Deuteronomy 23:23

You must keep whatever promises you make to the LORD. After all, you are the one who chose to make the promises.

Deuteronomy 5:11

Do not misuse my name. I am the LORD your God, and I will punish anyone who misuses my name.

Deuteronomy 6:13

Worship and obey the LORD your God with fear and trembling, and promise that you will be loyal to him.

1 Timothy 1:10

The Law was written for people who are sexual perverts or who live as homosexuals or are kidnappers or liars or won't tell the truth in court. It is for anything else that opposes the correct teaching