Matthew 5:35

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The earth is God's footstool, so don't swear by the earth. Jerusalem is the city of the great king, so don't swear by it.

Cross References

Psalm 48:2

beautiful and majestic, brings joy to all on earth. Mount Zion, truly sacred, is home for the Great King.

Psalm 87:2

and he loves that city more than any other place in all of Israel.

Psalm 99:5

Our LORD and our God, we praise you and kneel down to worship you, the God of holiness!

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?

Malachi 1:14

Instead of offering the acceptable animals you have promised, you bring me those that are unhealthy. I will punish you for this, because I am the great King, the LORD All-Powerful, and I am worshipped by nations everywhere.

Matthew 5:36

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

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?

Revelation 21:10

Then with the help of the Spirit, he took me to the top of a very high mountain. There he showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down from God in heaven.

Revelation 21:2

Then I saw New Jerusalem, that holy city, coming down from God in heaven. It was like a bride dressed in her wedding gown and ready to meet her husband.