Matthew 5:37

New English Translation

³⁷Let your word be ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no.’ More than this is from the evil one.^[a]

Matthew 5:37 tn The term πονηροῦ (ponērou) may be understood as specific and personified, referring to the devil, or possibly as a general reference to evil. It is most likely personified, however, since it is articular and how it fits into the surrounding context (τοῦ πονηροῦ, tou ponērou). Cf. also “the evildoer” in v. 39, which is the same construction.

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