5 Bible Verses about Swearing Oaths
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James 5:12
Above all things, my brethren, don't swear, neither by the heaven, nor by the earth, nor use any other oath; but let your affirmation, or negation, be sincere, lest you fall under condemnation.
Hebrews 6:16
for when men swear by a superior, the ratifying what they say with an oath, puts an end to all further debate.
Matthew 14:9
and the king relented: nevertheless out of regard to the oath, and to those who sat with him at table, he commanded it to be brought to her.
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Not Swearing Oaths
Matthew 5:34but I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by heaven, for it is God's throne: