American Standard Version of 1901
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but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God;
nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor {Or, toward}by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black.
{Some ancient authorities read But your speech shall be.}But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of {Or, evil: as in verse 39; 6:13.}the evil one.
above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:
If any man loveth not the Lord, let him be anathema. {That is, O (or Our) Lord, come!}Maranatha.
{Some ancient authorities read But your speech shall be.}But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of {Or, evil: as in verse 39; 6:13.}the evil one.
Murmur not, brethren, one against another, that ye be not judged: behold, the judge standeth before the doors.
Be not many of you teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive {Greek: greater.}heavier judgment.