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

^{35 Ref} Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.

^{36 Ref} Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

^{37 Ref} But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.