Matthew 23:22
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And he who swears by heaven swears by God’s throne and by the One who sits on it.
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But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;
The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.
This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be?
‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be?