James 5:12
James · New Testament · Chapter 5
“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.”James 5:12
What Does James 5:12 Mean?
James 5:12 is found in the book of James, chapter 5, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to James 5:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:37“But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.”Matthew 5:33“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:”Exodus 20:7“Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.”Matthew 5:34“But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:”2 Corinthians 1:17“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?”Matthew 23:16“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!”3 John 1:2“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”1 Peter 4:8“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”Leviticus 19:12“And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.”Deuteronomy 5:11“Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.”Zechariah 5:3“Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off as on this side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off as on that side according to it.”1 Corinthians 11:29“For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.”Genesis 42:15“Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither.”Malachi 3:5“And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts.”James 3:1“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.”
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