Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
Above
Swear not
General references
Bible References
Above
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, maintain an intense love for each other, since love covers a multitude of sins.
3 John 1:2
Dear friend, I pray that you may prosper in every way and be in good health physically just as you are spiritually.
Swear not
Matthew 5:33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to our ancestors, You must not break your oath, but you must keep your oaths to the Lord.
Matthew 23:16 “Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever takes an oath by the sanctuary, it means nothing. But whoever takes an oath by the gold of the sanctuary is bound by his oath.’
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
So when I planned this, was I irresponsible? Or what I plan, do I plan in a purely human way so that I say “Yes, yes” and “No, no” simultaneously?
Lest
James 3:1
Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment,
1 Corinthians 11:34
If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you gather together you will not come under judgment. And I will give instructions about the other matters whenever I come.
General references
Deuteronomy 5:11 Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God, because the Lord will not leave anyone unpunished who misuses His name.