Cross references
James 5:12
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.
James 5:12 has 7 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 3 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Matthew 5:33–37 (36 votes) and Matthew 23:16–22 (12 votes). 14 other verses point back to it. It links with 11 other books, from Genesis 42 to 3 John 1.
Which verses does James 5:12 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Matthew 5:33–3736 votes
Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; …
- Matthew 23:16–2212 votes
Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? …
- 2 Corinthians 1:17–207 votes
When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”? But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” …
- 1 Peter 4:80 votes
Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
- James 3:1–2-5 votes
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
- 1 Corinthians 11:34-6 votes
If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.
- 3 John 1:2-7 votes
Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.
Which verses point to James 5:12?
The 10 strongest of 14.