Making Promises

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: — read the full passage →

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.

For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, — read the full passage →

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! — read the full passage →

And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. — read the full passage →

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; — read the full passage →

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, — read the full passage →

Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.

But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: — read the full passage →

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:

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,

By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, — read the full passage →

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man’s covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. — read the full passage →

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? — read the full passage →

He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; — read the full passage →

Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:

But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, — read the full passage →

But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, — read the full passage →

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? — read the full passage →

Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. — read the full passage →