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
having above all things fervent love to each other; for love will cover a multitude of sins.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I earnestly pray, 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 the ancients, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
Matthew 23:16
Wo unto you, ye blind guides, who say, If any one swear by the temple, it is nothing;
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
Now when I intended this, was I chargeable with levity? or what I purpose, do I purpose from carnal motives, that with me there should be yea, yea, and then no, no?
Lest
James 3:1
My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we who are such shall pass a stricter trial than others: for in many things we all offend;
1 Corinthians 11:34
and if any one be hungry, let him eat at home, that ye may not come together to your condemnation. And as to other things, I will set them in order when I come.