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James 5:12
New Living Translation
James 5:12
New Living Translation
12 But most of all, my brothers and sisters, never take an oath, by heaven or earth or anything else. Just say a simple yes or no, so that you will not sin and be condemned.
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James 5:12
International Standard Version
James 5:12
International Standard Version
Do Not Swear Oaths
12 Above all, brothers, do not swear oaths by heaven, by earth, or by any other object.[a] Instead, let your “Yes” mean yes and your “No” mean no! Otherwise,[b] you may fall under condemnation.
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- James 5:12 Lit. oath
- James 5:12 Lit. no, lest
New Living Translation (NLT)
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