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
Bible References
Above
1 Peter 4:8
Above everything else keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers up a multitude of sins.
3 John 1:2
Dearly beloved, I am praying for you to continue to prosper in everything, and to keep well, just as your soul is prospering.
Swear not
Matthew 5:33
"Again, you have heard that it was said to the men of old, 'You must not swear falsely, but you must perform your oaths as a religious duty.'
Matthew 23:16
A curse on you, you blind leaders who say, 'Whoever swears by the sanctuary is not duty-bound, but whoever swears by the gold of the sanctuary is duty-bound.'
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
Now I did not resort to fickleness, did I, in planning that? Or, do I make my plans in accordance with worldly notions, to have my "Yes" mean "No," if I want it so?
Lest
James 3:1
Many of you, my brothers, should avoid becoming teachers, because you know that we teachers are going to be judged with stricter judgment than other people.
1 Corinthians 11:34
If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that your meetings may not bring on you judgment. I will settle in detail the matters that remain, when I come.