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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: Nolan, another follow-up to your answer about taking oaths. You may be too young be familiar with the expression, "A man's word is his bond." But it was very much in vogue when my father and mother were young, and I've heard them use it many times. In the "good old days" major business deals were consummated merely by verbal agreement and a hand shake. And they were carried out, too, just as agreed, because then a man's word was truly his bond....... In our time it has become commonplace to read of deception, deceit and lies in high places in business and government, even in spite of oaths of office or written legal contracts. --Hank |