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James 5:12
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12 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.

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James 5:12
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12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.(A)

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James 5:12
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12 But above all, my brothers, (A)do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.

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James 5:12
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12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath.(A) But let your “yes” mean “yes,” and your “no” mean “no,” so that you won’t fall under judgment.[a]

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  1. 5:12 Other mss read fall into hypocrisy
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James 5:12
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12 But above all, (A)my brethren, (B)do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but [a]your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment.

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  1. James 5:12 Lit yours is to be yes, yes, and no, no
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