Matthew 5:37

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Summary

Matthew 5:37

But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Let

2 Corinthians 1:17

Colossians 4:6

James 5:12

Cometh

Bible References

Let

In purposing this did I display "caprice"? Or what I purpose do I purpose in a worldly way, so that it may mean either "Yes, yes," or "No, no"?

Let your speech be always gracious, with a savor of salt, and learn how to give every man a fitting answer.

Again, above all things, my brothers, swear not at all, neither by the heavens, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath. Let your "yes" be "yes," and your "no," "no," so you will not fall under condemnation.

Cometh

"Whenever any one hears the message of the kingdom, and does not understand it, the Evil One comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart.

For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murder, adultery, unchastity, theft, perjury, slander.

"You are of your father, the devil, and you want to do what your father desires. He was a man-slayer from the very beginning; and he has no standing place in the truth, because truth is not in him. Whenever he utters a lie, he speaks from his nature, for he is a liar and the father of lying.

So then put away falseness and speak every man the truth to his neighbor, for we are members one of another.

Lie not one to another, but strip off the old self with its doings,