Matthew 5:33

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

“Again you have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’

Cross References

Deuteronomy 23:21

“When you make a vow to the Lord your God, you shall not be slack to pay it; for the Lord your God will surely require it of you, and it would be sin in you.

Leviticus 19:12

And you shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the Lord.

Deuteronomy 23:23

You shall be careful to perform what has passed your lips, for you have voluntarily vowed to the Lord your God what you have promised with your mouth.

Psalm 76:11

Make your vows to the Lord your God, and perform them; let all around him bring gifts to him who is to be feared,

Deuteronomy 5:11

“ ‘You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

Exodus 20:7

“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

Psalm 50:14

Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High;

Nahum 1:15

Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings, who proclaims peace! Keep your feasts, O Judah, fulfil your vows, for never again shall the wicked come against you, he is utterly cut off.

Matthew 5:27

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

Deuteronomy 6:13

You shall fear the Lord your God; you shall serve him, and swear by his name.

Matthew 5:21

“You have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not kill; and whoever kills shall be liable to judgment.’

1 Timothy 1:10

immoral persons, sodomites, kidnapers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine,