Matthew 5:37

Contemporary English Version 1995

When you make a promise, say only “Yes” or “No.” Anything else comes from the devil.

Cross References

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.

Colossians 4:6

Be pleasant and hold their interest when you speak the message. Choose your words carefully and be ready to give answers to anyone who asks questions.

Colossians 3:9

And stop lying to each other. You have given up your old way of life with its habits.

John 8:44

Your father is the devil, and you do exactly what he wants. He has always been a murderer and a liar. There is nothing truthful about him. He speaks on his own, and everything he says is a lie. Not only is he a liar himself, but he is also the father of all lies.

Ephesians 4:25

We are part of the same body. Stop lying and start telling each other the truth.

2 Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord can be trusted to make you strong and protect you from harm.

Matthew 13:19

The seeds that fell along the road are the people who hear the message about the kingdom, but don't understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches the message from their hearts.

Matthew 13:38

The field is the world, and the good seeds are the people who belong to the kingdom. The weeds are those who belong to the evil one,

1 John 5:18

We are sure God's children do not keep on sinning. God's own Son protects them, and the devil cannot harm them.

Matthew 6:13

Keep us from being tempted and protect us from evil.

1 John 2:13

Parents, I am writing you, because you have known the one who was there from the beginning. Young people, I am writing you, because you have defeated the evil one.

1 John 3:12

Don't be like Cain, who belonged to the devil and murdered his own brother. Why did he murder him? He did it because his brother was good, and he was evil.

John 17:15

Father, I don't ask you to take my followers out of the world, but keep them safe from the evil one.

Matthew 15:19

Out of your heart come evil thoughts, murder, unfaithfulness in marriage, vulgar deeds, stealing, telling lies, and insulting others.

Matthew 5:36

Don't swear by your own head. You cannot make one hair white or black.

Ephesians 6:16

Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one.