Matthew 5:37
5:37 Let your word be ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no.’ More than this is from the evil one. 1
Matthew 6:3
6:3 But when you do your giving, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
Matthew 19:6
19:6 So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Matthew 27:49
27:49 But the rest said, “Leave him alone! Let’s see if Elijah will come to save him.” 2
1 tn The term πονηροῦ (ponhrou) 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 (τοῦ πονηροῦ, tou ponhrou). Cf. also “the evildoer” in v. 39, which is the same construction.
2 tc Early and important mss (א B C L Γ pc) have another sentence at the end of this verse: “And another [soldier] took a spear and pierced him in the side, and water and blood flowed out.” This comment finds such a strong parallel in John 19:34 that it was undoubtedly lifted from the Fourth Gospel by early, well-meaning scribes and inserted into Matt 27:49. Consequently, even though the support for the shorter reading (A D W Θ Ë1,13 33 Ï lat sy sa bo) is not nearly as impressive, internal considerations on its behalf are compelling.