Matthew 5:36

King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

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  • Luke 12:25 : 25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?
  • Matt 6:27 : 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
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