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Berean Standard Bible

“Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’”

Matthew 5:33

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Study note

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus repeatedly says that his hearers have heard one thing but that he tells them something deeper. After teaching on adultery and divorce, he turns to oaths.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’

World English Bible (WEB)

“Again you have heard that it was said to them of old time, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Again, you have knowledge that it was said in old times, Do not take false oaths, but give effect to your oaths to the Lord:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'Again, you heard that it was said to the ancients: You shall not swear falsely, but you shall pay to the Lord your oaths;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Además habéis oído que fué dicho á los antiguos: No te perjurarás; mas pagarás al Señor tus juramentos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»Ustedes también saben que hace mucho se dio este mandamiento: “Cumplan lo que le juren a Dios”.

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