 | John Walker - 1838 - 624 pages
...conceived more strongly and plainly prohibiting them, than the words of Christ in Matt. v. 33— 37. Ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time,...thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths. But 1 say unto you, swear not at all ; neither by heaven, for it is God's throne: nor by the earth,... | |
 | William Paley - 1838 - 976 pages
...which we give to this objection cannot be understood, without first stating the whole passage : " Ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time,...thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths. But I say unto yon, Swear not at all ; neither by heaven, for it is God's throne ; nor by the earth,... | |
 | Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1828- ) - 1839 - 108 pages
...the following express and positive command of the Author of the christian religion — viz. — "Ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time,...thyself; but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths; but I say unto you, swear not at all ; neither by heaven, for it is God's throne; nor by the earth,... | |
 | 1840 - 594 pages
...teachings of the Master from the appearance of unnecessary harshness and apparent injustice. Verses 33-37: "Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them...thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths : but I say unto you, Swear not at all: neither by heaven ; for it is God's throne: nor by the earth;... | |
 | John James - 1840 - 946 pages
...causeth her to commit adultery : and whosoever shall mam her that is divorced committeth adultery. Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them...forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thint oaths : but I say unto you, Swear not at all ; neither by heaven : for it is God's throne : nor... | |
 | New England Yearly Meeting of Friends. Meeting for Sufferings - 1841 - 154 pages
...of civil government, which may subject them to the necessity of conniving at the use of oaths. *" Ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time,...thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths ; but I say unto you, Swear not at all ; neither by heaven, for it is God's throne ; nor by the earth,... | |
 | William Evans, Thomas Evans - 1842 - 496 pages
...every tree therefore, which bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewn down and cast into the fire." " Again ye have heard, that it hath been said by them...thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths. "But I say unto you, swear not at all, neither by heaven, for it is God's throne : " Nor by the earth,... | |
 | 1842 - 368 pages
...to a peaceful and comfortable end ? Oaths. 5. Another precept of Christ requires us not to swear. " Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them...thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths : but I say unto you, Swear not at all : neither by heaven ; for it is God's throne : nor by the earth... | |
 | General Convention of the New Jerusalem in the United States of America - 1842 - 408 pages
...causeth her to commit adultery : and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery. AGAIN, ye have heard that it hath been said by them...thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths : But I say unto you, Swear not at all : neither by heaven ; for it is GOD'S throne : nor by the earth... | |
 | Joseph John Gurney - 1842 - 548 pages
...bounden duty to abstain from all swearing, is the express command of our Lord Jesus Christ himself. " Ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time,...thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths : but I say unto you, Swear not at all ; neither by heaven, for it is God's throne ; nor by the earth,... | |
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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: 34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all... 
