Verse 37
Matthew 5:37
New Living Translation
37
Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one.
Original Language Text
greek
ἔστω δὲ ὁ λόγος ὑμῶν ναὶ ναί, οὒ οὔ· τὸ δὲ περισσὸν τούτων ἐκ τοῦ πονηροῦ ἐστιν.
English Translation
Let your word be yes, yes, or no, no; anything more than this comes from the evil one.
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Chapter 5 Context
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and he began to teach them.
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“God (Elohim) blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,<br>for the Kingdom of Heave...
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God (Elohim) blesses those who mourn,<br>for they will be comforted.<br>
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God (Elohim) blesses those who are humble,<br>for they will inherit the whole earth.<br>
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God (Elohim) blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,<br>for they will be satisfied.<br>
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God (Elohim) blesses those who are merciful,<br>for they will be shown mercy.<br>
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God (Elohim) blesses those whose hearts are pure,<br>for they will see God (Elohim).<br>
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God (Elohim) blesses those who work for peace,<br>for they will be called the children of God (Elohi...
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God (Elohim) blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,<br>for the Kingdom of Heaven is their...
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“God (Elohim) blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts...
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Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient...
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“You are the light of the world — like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
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No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it...
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In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your hea...
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“Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of...
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I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God (Elohim)...
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So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least...
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“But I warn you — unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of reli...
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“You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are su...
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But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an i...
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“So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that some...
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leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer yo...
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And if that happens, you surely won’t be free again until you have paid the last penny.
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“You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’
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But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his...
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So if your eye — even your good eye — causes you to lust, gouge it out and throw it away. It is bett...
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And if your hand — even your stronger hand — causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is...
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“You have heard the law that says, ‘A man can divorce his wife by merely giving her a written notice...
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But I say that a man who divorces his wife, unless she has been unfaithful, causes her to commit adu...
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“You have also heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not break your vows; you must carry out...
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But I say, do not make any vows! Do not say, ‘By heaven!’ because heaven is God (Elohim)’s throne.
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And do not say, ‘By the earth!’ because the earth is his footstool. And do not say, ‘By Jerusalem!’...
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Do not even say, ‘By my head!’ for you can’t turn one hair white or black.
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Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one.
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“You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for an eye, and a to...
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But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other ch...
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If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too.
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If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles.
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Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.
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“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy.
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But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
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In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight...
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If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do t...
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If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.
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But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.
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