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
And above all having fervent love for yourselves, because love will cover a multitude of sins,
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray for thee to prosper concerning all things, and to be healthy, just as thy soul prospers.
Swear not
Matthew 5:33
Again, ye have heard that it was said to them in old times, Thou shall not swear falsely, but shall render to the Lord thine oaths.
Matthew 23:16
Woe to you, ye blind guides, who say, Whoever may swear by the temple, it is nothing, but whoever may swear by the gold of the temple, he is obligated.
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
Therefore intending this, did I accordingly employ anything in lightness? Or what I decide, do I decide according to flesh, so that it would be with me the yes, yes and the no, no?
Lest
James 3:1
Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive greater judgment.
1 Corinthians 11:34
And if any man is hungry, let him eat at home so that ye may not come together for condemnation. And the rest I will set in order as soon as I come.
General references
Deuteronomy 5:11
Thou shall not take the name of LORD thy God in vain, for LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.