James 3:2
For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a mature man, able also to bridle the whole body.
English Majority Text (NT)
In The King James Version
In Context
1My brothers, let not many become teachers, knowing that we shall receive greater judgment.
3Consider that we put bits in horses' mouths that they may obey us, and we guide their whole body.
Cross References
Matthew 12:37For by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned.” 1 The Sign of Jonah
Romans 7:21Therefore I find this law, that when I wish to do the right thing, evil is right there 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 →