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
Above all, be keen to love one another, for love hides a host of sins.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray you may prosper in every way and keep well ??as indeed your soul is keeping well.
Swear not
Matthew 5:33
Once again, you have heard how the men of old were told, 'You must not forswear yourself but discharge your vows to the Lord'.
Matthew 23:16
Woe to you, blind guides that you are! you say, 'Swear by the sanctuary, and it means nothing; but swear by the gold of the sanctuary, and the oath is binding.'
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
Such was my intention. Now, have I shown myself 'fickle'? When I propose some plan, do I propose it in a worldly way, ready to mean 'no' as well as 'yes'?
Lest
James 3:1
My brothers, do not swell the ranks of the teachers; remember, we teachers will be judged with special strictness.
1 Corinthians 11:34
and if anyone is hungry let him eat at home. You must not gather, only to incur condemnation. I will give you my instructions upon the other matters when I come.