James 5:12
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter James urges believers to ask God with faith, for those who ask in the proper way will receive, while those who doubt will be denied. He also reminds them to keep their requests reasonable and to trust God’s provision rather than seeking what they think they deserve.
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