Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers (adelphoi | ἀδελφοί | voc pl masc), for you know that those of us who teach will be judged by a stricter standard.

If a brother (adelphos | ἀδελφός | nom sg masc) or sister lacks adequate clothing and is in need of daily food,

What good is it, my brothers (adelphoi | ἀδελφοί | voc pl masc), if someone claims to have faith but has no works? Can that kind of faith save him?

Listen, my dear brothers! (adelphoi | ἀδελφοί | voc pl masc) Did not God choose those whom the world considers poor to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom, which he promised to those who love him?

My brothers (adelphoi | ἀδελφοί | voc pl masc), stop showing favoritism as you live out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.

Understand this, my dear brothers: (adelphoi | ἀδελφοί | voc pl masc) everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.

Do not be deceived, my dear brothers (adelphoi | ἀδελφοί | voc pl masc).

Let the brother (adelphos | ἀδελφός | nom sg masc) of limited means take pride in his high position,

Consider it sheer joy, my brothers (adelphoi | ἀδελφοί | voc pl masc), when you encounter various kinds of trials,

Know that our brother (adelphon | ἀδελφόν | acc sg masc) Timothy has been set free. If he arrives soon, I will visit you with him.