Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, so that you will not fall under judgment.
Cross References
Matthew 5:34But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne;
James 1:16Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Treasury of Scripture
But above all things, my brothers, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yes be yes; and your no, no; lest you fall into condemnation.
above.
1 Peter 4:8
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
swear not.
Matthew 5:33-37
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: …
Matthew 23:16-22
Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! …
but.
2 Corinthians 1:17-20
When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? …
lest.
James 3:1,2
My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation…
1 Corinthians 11:34
And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.
