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 all, hold unfailing your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that you may be in good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.
Swear not
Matthew 5:33
"Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.'
Matthew 23:16
"Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'If any one swears by the temple, it is nothing; but if any one swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.'
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
When I was planning this, did I do it lightly? Or do I make my plans in a fleshly manner so that in the same breath I say, "Yes, Yes" and "No, No"?
Lest
James 3:1
Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.
1 Corinthians 11:34
If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment. About the other things I will give directions when I come.