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James 5:12
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12 But above all, (A)my brothers, (B)do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let [a]your yes 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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James 5:12
Christian Standard Bible

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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 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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