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 to yourselves, for love will cover a multitude of sins.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, in regard to all things I pray that you prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.
Swear not
Matthew 5:33
Again, you have heard that it has been said to the ancients, "You shall not swear falsely, but you shall perform your oaths to the Lord."
Matthew 23:16
Woe to you, blind guides, saying, Whoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor.
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
Then purposing this, did I indeed use lightness? Or the things that I purpose, do I purpose them according to the flesh, so that with me there should be yes, yes, and no, no?
Lest
James 3:1
My brothers, do not be many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
1 Corinthians 11:34
But if anyone hungers, let him eat at home, so that you do not come together to condemnation. And the rest I will set in order when I come.
General references
Deuteronomy 5:11
You shall not take the name of Jehovah your God in vain, for Jehovah will not acquit the one who takes His name in vain.