Verse Comparison: Matthew 5:35
American Standard Version
nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
Amplified® Bible
Or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King.
Contemporary English Version
The earth is God's footstool, so don't swear by the earth. Jerusalem is the city of the great king, so don't swear by it.
Darby English Version
nor by the earth, because it is [the] footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, because it is [the] city of the great King.
Good News Bible
nor by earth, for it is the resting place for his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
International Standard Version
nor by the earth, because it is his footstool, nor by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the Great King.
King James Version
Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
New American Standard Bible
or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it is THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING.
New International Version
or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King.
New King James Version
nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
or by the earth, for it represents the footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it represents THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING.
Revised Standard Version
or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
Young's Literal Translation
nor by the earth, because it is His footstool, nor by Jerusalem, because it is a city of a great king,