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
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves; for charity shall cover a multitude of sins.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish that thou be prospered in all things and be sound, even as thy soul prospers.
Swear not
Matthew 5:33
Again, ye have heard that it was said to the ancients, Thou shalt not perjure thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths;
Matthew 23:16
Woe unto you, ye 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
When I, therefore, was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that of me there should be yes, yes, and no, no?
Lest
James 3:1
My brethren, make not unto yourselves many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
1 Corinthians 11:34
And if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home; that ye not come together unto judgment. And I will set the rest in order when I come.
General references
Deuteronomy 5:11
Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him innocent that takes his name in vain.