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
But, above all things, have fervent love one for another; for love will cover a multitude of sins.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.
Swear not
Matthew 5:33
Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients: You shall not swear falsely, but shall pay to the Lord your vows.
Matthew 23:16
Alas for you, blind guides! who say, Whoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, becomes a debtor.
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
In forming this purpose, did I, therefore, behave with levity? or do I purpose what I purpose, according to the flesh, that there may be with me, yes yes, and no, no?
Lest
James 3:1
My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
1 Corinthians 11:34
and if any one is hungry, let him eat at home, that you come not together for condemnation. But other things I will set in order when I come.