Matthew 5:33

New International Reader's Version

“Again, you have heard what was said to your people long ago. They were told, ‘Do not break the promises you make to the Lord. Keep your promises to the Lord that you have made.’

Cross References

Psalm 50:14

Bring me thank offerings, because I am your God. Carry out the promises you made to me, because I am the Most High God.

Psalm 76:11

Make promises to the Lord your God and keep them. Let all the neighboring nations bring gifts to the God who should be respected.

Exodus 20:7

“Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will find guilty anyone who misuses his name.

Leviticus 19:12

“ ‘Do not give your word in my name and then be a false witness. That would be treating the name of your God as if it were not holy. I am the Lord.

Nahum 1:15

Look at the mountains of Judah! I see a messenger running to bring good news! He’s telling us that peace has come! People of Judah, celebrate your feasts. Carry out your promises. The evil Assyrians won’t attack you again. They’ll be completely destroyed.

Matthew 5:21

“You have heard what was said to people who lived long ago. They were told, ‘Do not commit murder. (Exodus 20:13) Anyone who murders will be judged for it.’

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ (Exodus 20:14)

Deuteronomy 23:21

Don’t put off giving to the Lord your God everything you promise him. He will certainly require it from you. And you will be guilty of committing a sin.

Deuteronomy 23:23

Make sure you do what you promised to do. With your own mouth you made the promise to the Lord your God. No one forced you to do it.

Deuteronomy 5:11

“Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will find guilty anyone who misuses his name.

Deuteronomy 6:13

Worship the Lord your God. He is the only one you should serve. When you make promises, do so in his name.

1 Timothy 1:10

It is for those who commit sexual sins. It is for those who commit homosexual acts. It is for people who buy and sell slaves. It is for liars. It is for people who tell lies in court. It is for those who are a witness to things that aren’t true. And it is for anything else that is the opposite of true teaching.