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 things, having fervent love among yourselves, because love covers a multitude of sins;
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that, in all things, you may be prosperous, and be in health, even as your soul prospers.
Swear not
Matthew 5:33
"Again ye heard that it was said to the ancients, You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord your oaths;"
Matthew 23:16
"Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'Whosoever swears by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever swears by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!'
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
When, therefore, I was purposing this, did I manifest fickleness or the things which I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be the "Yea, yea," and the "Nay, nay?"
Lest
James 3:1
My brethren, become not many of you teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.
1 Corinthians 11:34
If any one is hungry, let him eat at home, that ye come not together unto judgment. And the rest I will set in order, when I come.