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, continue to love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.
3 John 1:2
Dear friend, I pray that you are doing well in every way and that you are healthy, just as your soul is healthy.
Swear not
Matthew 5:33
"Again, you have heard that it was told those who lived long ago, "You must not swear an oath falsely,' but, "You must fulfill your oaths to the Lord.'
Matthew 23:16
"How terrible it will be for you, blind guides! You say, "Whoever swears an oath by the sanctuary is excused, but whoever swears an oath by the gold of the sanctuary must keep his oath.'
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
When I planned this, I did not do it lightly, did I? Are my plans so fickle that I can say "Yes" and "No" at the same time?
Lest
James 3:1
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more severely than others.
1 Corinthians 11:34
If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you gather it may not bring judgment on you. And when I come I will give instructions concerning the other matters.
General references
Deuteronomy 5:11
""You are not to misuse the name of the LORD your God, because the LORD will not leave unpunished the one who misuses his name.