James 3:2

Because we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, being able to bridle the whole body as well.

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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 brothers, not many of you should become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.

3Consider, we put bits in horses' mouths for them to obey us, and we guide their whole body.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:37For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Romans 7:21So I find this ‘law’: when I want to do good, 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 →

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