34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all:(A) either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;(B)

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34 But I say to you, (A)do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is (B)God’s throne;

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37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’;(A) anything beyond this comes from the evil one.[a](B)

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  1. Matthew 5:37 Or from evil

37 (A)But let [a]your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.

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  1. Matthew 5:37 Lit. your word be yes yes