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, before all things, to one another having the earnest love, because the love shall cover a multitude of sins;
3 John 1:2
beloved, concerning all things I desire thee to prosper, and to be in health, even as thy soul doth prosper,
Swear not
Matthew 5:33
'Again, ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not swear falsely, but thou shalt pay to the Lord thine oaths;
Matthew 23:16
Woe to you, blind guides, who are saying, Whoever may swear by the sanctuary, it is nothing, but whoever may swear by the gold of the sanctuary -- is debtor!
But
2 Corinthians 1:17
This, therefore, counselling, did I then use the lightness; or the things that I counsel, according to the flesh do I counsel, that it may be with me Yes, yes, and No, no?
Lest
James 3:1
Many teachers become not, my brethren, having known that greater judgment we shall receive,
1 Corinthians 11:34
and if any one is hungry, at home let him eat, that to judgment ye may not come together; and the rest, whenever I may come, I shall arrange.
General references
Deuteronomy 5:11
'Thou dost not take up the Name of Jehovah thy God for a vain thing, for Jehovah doth not acquit him who taketh up His Name for a vain thing.