34. But I say, do not make any vows! Do not say, ‘By heaven!’ because heaven is God’s throne.
35. And do not say, ‘By the earth!’ because the earth is his footstool. And do not say, ‘By Jerusalem!’ for Jerusalem is the city of the great King.
36. Do not even say, ‘By my head!’ for you can’t turn one hair white or black.
37. Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one.
38. “You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’
39. But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also.
40. If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too.
41. If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles.