Matthew 5:35

Bible in Basic English (1941)

Or by the earth, because it is the resting-place for his foot; or by Jerusalem, because it is the town of the great King.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 48:2 : 2 Beautiful in its high position, the joy of all the earth, is the mountain of Zion, the mountain of God, the town of the great King.
  • Mal 1:14 : 14 A curse on the false man who has a male in his flock, and takes his oath, and gives to the Lord a damaged thing: for I am a great King, says the Lord of armies, and my name is to be feared among the Gentiles.
  • Rev 21:2 : 2 And I saw the holy town, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, like a bride made beautiful for her husband.
  • Rev 21:10 : 10 And he took me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and let me see the holy town Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,
  • 2 Chr 6:6 : 6 But now I have made selection of Jerusalem, that my name might be there, and of David, to be over my people Israel.
  • Ps 99:5 : 5 Give high honour to the Lord our God, worshipping at his feet; holy is he.
  • Ps 87:2 : 2 The Lord has more love for the doors of Zion than for all the tents of Jacob.

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