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Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (first printing) · Chapter 23

Of Lawful Oaths and Vows

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2. The Name of God only is that by which men ought to swear; and therein it is to be used, with all Holy Fear and reverence, therefore to swear vainly or rashly by that glorious, and dreadful name; or to swear at all by any other thing, is sinful and to be abhorred; yet as in matter of weight and moment for confirmation of truth,a and ending all strife, an Oath is warranted by the word of God; so a lawful Oath being imposed,b by lawful Authority, in such matters, ought to be taken.c

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aMatthew 5:34, 37; James 5:12
  2. bHebrews 6:16; 2 Corinthians 1:23
  3. cNehemiah 13:25

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