We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you towards one another abounds;
But above all things, my brothers, don't swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath; but let your *yes* be *yes,* and your *no,* *no;* so that you don't fall into hypocrisy.
Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently: