But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.

My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Be miserable and mourn and weep. Your laughter must change to mourning and your joy to sorrow.

You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

Now above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. Your “yes” must be “yes,” and your “no” must be “no,” so that you won’t fall under judgment.