Matthew 5:33-34 Again, you have heard that it has been said by them of old time, You shall not forswear yourself… 1. Language should be the simple expression of the heart. 2. Christianity seeks to simplify human communications. 3. Exaggerated expressions lead to an untrue life. 4. Christ's law of speech will regulate our social intercourse. (W. W. Whythe.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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: |