4 Bible Verses about Not Swearing Oaths
Most Relevant Verses
James 5:12
But above all things, my brethren, do not swear, either by Heaven or by the earth, or with any other oath. Let your 'yes' be simply 'yes,' and your 'no' be simply 'no;' that you may not come under condemnation.
Matthew 5:37
But let your language be, 'Yes, yes,' or 'No, no.' Anything in excess of this comes from the Evil one.
Hebrews 7:21
for these men hold office without any oath having been taken, but He holds it attested by an oath from Him who said to Him, "The Lord has sworn and will not recall His words, Thou art a Priest for ever" --
Bible Theasaurus
- Oaths (59 instances)