Matthew 5:34 asv — but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God;

American Standard Version

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

— Matthew 5:34, American Standard Version

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Matthew 5 — Context

31

It was said also, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:

32

but I say unto you, that every one that putteth away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, maketh her an adulteress: and whosoever shall marry her when she is put away committeth adultery.

33

Again, ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

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

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

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

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

Matthew 5:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:34 say?
Matthew 5:34 in the American Standard Version reads: “but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God; ”
Where is Matthew 5:34 in the Bible?
Matthew 5:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 34.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 5:34.
What translation should I read Matthew 5:34 in?
Matthew 5:34 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 5:34?
Matthew 5:34 reads (ASV): “but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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