4 Bible Verses about Not Swearing Oaths
Most Relevant Verses
Matthew 5:34
But I tell you, you must not swear any oath, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God,
James 5:12
Above all, my brothers, never swear an oath, either by heaven or by earth or by anything else; let your "yes" be a plain "yes," your "no" a plain "no," lest you incur judgment.
Matthew 5:37
Let what you say be simply 'yes' or 'no'; whatever exceeds that springs from evil.
Hebrews 7:21
Previous priests became priests apart from any oath, but he has an oath from Him who said to him, The Lord has sworn, and he will not change his mind, thou art a priest for ever.
Bible Theasaurus
Oaths (59 instances)