Matthew 5:36

First Nations Version

Do not even say, ‘I promise by my own head.’ Can you make even one hair on your head become white or black?

Cross References

Luke 12:25

Will worrying about these things help you live one hour longer?

Matthew 6:27

Can worry add even one more step to the length of your life’s journey?

Matthew 5:35

or ‘I promise by the earth below,’ which is the resting place for his feet. Or ‘I promise by Village of Peace (Jerusalem),’ for it belongs to the Great Spirit Chief.

Matthew 5:37

Your simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ is enough. To say more is to speak with a forked tongue like the evil trickster snake.