But above all things, my brothers, swear not. Neither by the heaven, nor the earth, nor any other oath, but let your yes be yes, and the no, no, so that ye may not fall into hypocrisy.
And above all having fervent love for yourselves, because love will cover a multitude of sins,
And if any man is hungry, let him eat at home so that ye may not come together for condemnation. And the rest I will set in order as soon as I come.
Beloved, I pray for thee to prosper concerning all things, and to be healthy, just as thy soul prospers.
Be not led astray, my beloved brothers.
Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.