12. But above all —as swearing is utterly alien to the Christian meek "endurance" just recommended. swear not —through impatience, to which trials may tempt you ( James 5:10 ; James 5:11 ). In contrast to this stands the proper use of the tongue, James 5:11- : . James here refers to James 5:11- : , &c. let your yea be yea —Do not use oaths in your everyday conversation, but let a simple affirmative or denial be deemed enough to establish your word. condemnation —literally, "judgment," namely, of "the Judge" who "standeth before the doors" ( James 5:9 ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-13" class="com-number"
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