Translation Comparison

Matthew 5:34

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The verse Matthew 5:34 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Matthew 5:34 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
American Standard VersionASV	but I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God;
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But I say to you not to swear at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God:
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But I say unto you, Do not swear at all; neither by the heaven, because it is the throne of God;
English Revised VersionERV	but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God;
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	But I say to you, Swear not at all: neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
World English BibleWEB	but I tell you, don't swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God;
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	but I — I say to you, not to swear at all; neither by the heaven, because it is the throne of God,
American King James VersionAKJV	But I say to you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	But I tell you not to swear at all; neither by Heaven, for it is God's throne;

King James Bible

KJV

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

American Standard Version

ASV

but I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God;

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But I say to you not to swear at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But I say unto you, Do not swear at all; neither by the heaven, because it is the throne of God;

English Revised Version

ERV

but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God;

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But I say to you, Swear not at all: neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

World English Bible

WEB

but I tell you, don't swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God;

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

but I — I say to you, not to swear at all; neither by the heaven, because it is the throne of God,

American King James Version

AKJV

But I say to you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

But I tell you not to swear at all; neither by Heaven, for it is God's throne;