James 3:2

For in many things we all offend. If any one offends not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle also the whole body.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

1MY brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive greater condemnation.

3Now if we put the bits into the horses' mouths[3:3], that they may obey us, we turn about also their whole body.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:37For from thy words thou shalt be justified, and from thy words thou shalt be condemned.

Romans 7:21I find then the law, that, when I desire 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 →

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