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
And above all things, have fervent love to each other; for love will cover a multitude of sins.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things, that thou mayst prosper and be in health, as thy soul prospereth.
Swear not
Matthew 5:33
Again, ye have heard, that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform thine oaths unto the Lord.
Matthew 23:16
Wo to 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 bound.
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
Now when I was thus minded, did I use levity? or the things which I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, so that there should be with me yea and nay?
Lest
James 3:1
My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive greater condemnation.
1 Corinthians 11:34
And if any one be hungry, let him eat at home, that ye come not together to condemnation. And the rest I will set in order when I come.