James 3:2
For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man. He is able also with a bridle to lead about the whole body.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
1Be ye not many masters, my brethren, knowing that you receive the greater judgment.
Cross References
1 Kings 8:46But if they sin against thee (for there is no man who sinneth not) and thou being angry deliver them up to their enemies, so that they be led away captives into the land of their enemies far or near;
Job 15:13Why doth thy spirit swell against God, to utter such words out of thy mouth ?
Proverbs 13:3He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.
Ecclesiastes 7:20Wisdom hath strengthened the wise more than ten princes of the city.
Matthew 12:37For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
Romans 7:21I find then a law, that when I have a will to do good, evil is present with me.
Matthew Henry on James 3:2-13
Government of the Tongue. ( a. d. 61.) 1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. 4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm,… Read the whole commentary →