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 love among yourselves: for love shall cover a multitude of sins.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.
Swear not
Matthew 5:33
Again, you have heard that it has been said by them of old time, You shall not perjure yourself, but shall perform unto the Lord your oaths:
Matthew 23:16
Woe unto you, 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 bound!
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 with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?
Lest
James 3:1
My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the severer judgment.
1 Corinthians 11:34
And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that you come not together unto judgment. And the rest will I set in order 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 that takes his name in vain.