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Matthew 5:35 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. "

Matthew 5:35

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33 “Again you have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’

34 but I tell you, don’t swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God;

35 nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.

36 Neither shall you swear by your head, for you can’t make one hair white or black.

37 But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.

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Matthew 5:1

"Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him."

Matthew 5:2

"He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,"

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"“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven."

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"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

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