Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.

Now when we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we also guide the whole animal.

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will travel to such and such a city and spend a year there and do business and make a profit.”

Come now, you rich people! Weep and wail over the miseries that are coming on you.

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.