Matthew 5:37

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil [one].

Matthew 5:37 — American Standard Version

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Context — Matthew 5

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34but I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God;

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

36Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black.

37But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil [one].

38Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

39but I say unto you, resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

40And if any man would go to law with thee, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.

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