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
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.
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 to the Lord what you have sworn.'
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
Was I vacillating when I wanted to do this? Do I make my plans according to the flesh, ready to say "Yes, yes" and "No, no" at the same time?
Lest
James 3:1
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, 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 when you come together it will not be for judgment. About the other things I will give directions when I come.
General references
Deuteronomy 5:11
"'You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.