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
but before all things having fervent love among yourselves, because love covers a multitude of sins;
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I desire that in all things thou shouldest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers.
Swear not
Matthew 5:33
Again, ye have heard that it has been said to the ancients, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt render to the Lord what thou hast sworn.
Matthew 23:16
Woe to you, blind guides, who say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor.
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
Having therefore this purpose, did I then use lightness? Or what I purpose, do I purpose according to flesh, that there should be with me yea yea, and nay nay?
Lest
James 3:1
Be not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive greater judgment.
1 Corinthians 11:34
If any one be hungry, let him eat at home, that ye may not come together for judgment. But the other things, whenever I come, I will set in order.
General references
Deuteronomy 5:11
Thou shalt not idly utter the name of Jehovah thy God; for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that idly uttereth his name.