Matthew 5:34 cpdv — But I say to you, do not swear an oath at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But I say to you, do not swear an oath at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God, "

— Matthew 5:34, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 5 — Context

31

And it has been said: ‘Whoever would dismiss his wife, let him give her a bill of divorce.’

32

But I say to you, that anyone who will have dismissed his wife, except in the case of fornication, causes her to commit adultery; and whoever will have married her who has been dismissed commits adultery.

33

Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients: ‘You shall not swear falsely. For you shall repay your oaths to the Lord.’

34

But I say to you, do not swear an oath at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God,

35

nor by earth, for it is his footstool, nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king.

36

Neither shall you swear an oath by your own head, because you are not able to cause one hair to become white or black.

37

But let your word ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ For anything beyond that is of evil.

Matthew 5:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:34 say?
Matthew 5:34 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But I say to you, do not swear an oath at all, neither by 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 (CPDV): “But I say to you, do not swear an oath at all, neither by 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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