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34But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Matthew 5:34

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 33-37)

We have here an exposition of the third commandment, which we are the more concerned right to understand, because it is particularly said, that God will not hold him guiltless , however he may hold himself, who breaks this commandment, by taking the name of the Lord in vain . Now as to this command, I. It is agreed on all hands that it forbids perjury, forswearing, and the violation of oaths and v...

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