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
before all things having divine love stedfast toward one another; because divine love covers a multitude of sins:
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper concerning all things and be well, as your soul prospers.
Swear not
Matthew 5:33
Again you have heard that it was said to the ancients, Thou shalt not swear falsely, but shall perform unto the Lord thine oaths.
Matthew 23:16
Woe unto you, blind guides, who are saying, Whosoever may swear by the temple it is nothing; but whosoever may swear by the gold of the temple, he is debtor.
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
Then wishing this, whether did I use lightness of purpose? or the things which I counsel, do I counsel according to the flesh, in order that it may be with me yes yes and no no?
Lest
James 3:1
Be ye not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.
1 Corinthians 11:34
If one is hungry let him eat at home; in order that you may not come together unto condemnation. But I will set in order the remaining things when I may come.