World English Bible

Matthew 5:37

“But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and your 'No' be 'No.' Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.”

Verse in context — Matthew 5

nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.

Neither shall you swear by your head, for you can't make one hair white or black.

But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and your 'No' be 'No.' Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.

You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.

But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.