¹⁶ Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.

Qualities Needed in Trials

^19 [a]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, ^(A)slow to speak, ^(B)slow to wrath;

Light Bearers

¹² Therefore, my beloved, ^(A)as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, ^(B)work out your own salvation with ^(C)fear and trembling;

⁸ Beware lest anyone ^[a]cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to ^(A)the tradition of men, according to the ^(B)basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

⁴ Now this I say ^(A)lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words.

⁷ Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for ^(A)whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

⁵ Listen, my beloved brethren: ^(A)Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be ^(B)rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom ^(C)which He promised to those who love Him?

Concluding Moral Directions

13 Let ^(A)brotherly love continue.

¹⁸ who have strayed concerning the truth, ^(A)saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some.

Be Anxious for Nothing; Think These Thoughts

4 Therefore, my beloved and ^(A)longed-for brethren, ^(B)my joy and crown, so ^(C)stand fast in the Lord, beloved.