Matthew 5:33

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

“You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘When you make a vow, you must not break your promise. Keep the vows that you make to the Lord.’

Cross References

Deuteronomy 23:21

“When you make a promise to the Lord your God, don’t be slow to pay everything you promised. The Lord your God will demand that you pay it. You will sin if you don’t pay what you promised.

Leviticus 19:12

You must not use my name to make false promises. If you do that, you will show that you don’t respect the name of your God. I am the Lord!

Deuteronomy 23:23

But you must do what you say you will do. If you choose to make a promise to the Lord your God, you must do what you promised.

Psalm 76:11

People, you made promises to the Lord your God. Now give him what you promised. People everywhere fear and respect God, and they will bring gifts to him.

Deuteronomy 5:11

‘You must not use the name of the Lord your God to make empty promises. If you do, the Lord will not let you go unpunished.

Exodus 20:7

“You must not use the name of the Lord your God to make empty promises. If you do, the Lord will not let you go unpunished.

Psalm 50:14

You made promises to God Most High, so give him what you promised. Bring your sacrifices and thank offerings.

Nahum 1:15

Judah, look! There, coming over the mountains, is a messenger bringing good news! He says there is peace. Judah, celebrate your special festivals and do what you promised. Those worthless troublemakers will not come through and attack you again. They have all been destroyed.

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You must not commit adultery.’

Deuteronomy 6:13

Respect the Lord your God and serve only him. You must use only his name to make promises.

Matthew 5:21

“You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘You must not murder anyone. Any person who commits murder will be judged.’

1 Timothy 1:10

It is for those who commit sexual sins, homosexuals, those who sell slaves, those who tell lies, those who don’t tell the truth under oath, and those who are against the true teaching of God.