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³⁷But let your word ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ For anything beyond that is of evil.

¹²But before all things, my brothers, do not choose to swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor in any other oath. But let your word ‘Yes’ be yes, and your word ‘No’ be no, so that you may not fall under judgment.

¹⁷Then, although I had intended this, did I act lightly? Or in the things that I consider, do I consider according to the flesh, so that there would be, with me, both Yes and No? ¹⁸But God is faithful, so our word, which was set before you, was not, in him, both Yes and No. ¹⁹For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you through us, through myself and Sylvanus and Timothy, was not Yes, and No; but was simply Yes in him. ²⁰For whatever promises are of God are, in him, Yes. For this reason, too, through him: Amen to God for our glory.

²⁵Because of this, setting aside lying, speak the truth, each one with his neighbor. For we are all part of one another.

³³Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients: ‘You shall not swear falsely. For you shall repay your oaths to the Lord.’ ³⁴But I say to you, do not swear an oath at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God, ³⁵nor by earth, for it is his footstool, nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king. ³⁶Neither shall you swear an oath by your own head, because you are not able to cause one hair to become white or black. ³⁷But let your word ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ For anything beyond that is of evil.

²²Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.

⁹Do not lie to one another. Strip yourselves of the old man, with his deeds,

²⁸But how does it seem to you? A certain man had two sons. And approaching the first, he said: ‘Son, go out today to work in my vineyard.’ ²⁹And responding, he said, ‘I am not willing.’ But afterwards, being moved by repentance, he went. ³⁰And approaching the other, he spoke similarly. And answering, he said, ‘I am going, lord.’ And he did not go. ³¹Which of the two did the will of the father?” They said to him, “The first.” Jesus said to them: “Amen I say to you, that tax collectors and prostitutes shall precede you, into the kingdom of God.

¹⁶Therefore, these are the words that you shall do: Speak the truth, each one to his neighbor. With truth and a judgment of peace, judge at your gates.

¹⁸But God is faithful, so our word, which was set before you, was not, in him, both Yes and No.

³²And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.”

⁴In his sight, the malicious one has been reduced to nothing, but he glorifies those who fear the Lord. He who swears to his neighbor and does not deceive.