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NASB | Matthew 5:34 "But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:34 "But I say to you, do not make an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God; |
Subject: Is it wrong to swear or take an oath? |
Bible Note: Hank The whole idea of putting someone under oath was the reasoning that even a liar would be complied to speak the truth because of his fear of God. However as society continues to minimize God to the point of God being nonexistent, your right liars feel no compulsion to tell the truth. In fact most oaths are viewed as nothing more than some meaningless words mindlessly repeated, case in point our wedding vows and the rate of divorces. |