Matthew 5:34

Conservative English Version

But I tell you not to swear by anything when you make a promise! Heaven is God's throne, so don't swear by heaven.

Cross References

Psalm 11:4

The LORD is sitting in his sacred temple on his throne in heaven. He knows everything we do because he sees us all.

Ecclesiastes 9:2

But exactly the same thing will finally happen to all of us, whether we live right and respect God or sin and don't respect God. Yes, the same thing will happen if we offer sacrifices to God or if we don't, if we keep our promises or break them.

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives forever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.

Isaiah 66:1

The LORD said: Heaven is my throne; the earth is my footstool. What kind of house could you build for me? In what place will I rest?

Acts 7:49

"Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me? In what place will I rest?

James 5:12

My friends, above all else, don't take an oath. You must not swear by heaven or by earth or by anything else. "Yes" or "No" is all you need to say. If you say anything more, you will be condemned.