James 3:1
My friends, not many of you should become teachers, because you know that we who teach will have a heavier responsibility in the judgment.
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In The King James Version
My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
In Context
Cross References
Leviticus 10:3Moses explained to Aaron, “This is what the Lord was talking about when he said: ‘I will show my holiness to those who approach me; I will reveal my glory so everyone can see.” But Aaron didn't reply.
Ezekiel 33:7Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman for the people of Israel. Listen to what I tell you and warn them for me.
Matthew 7:1“Don't judge others, so that you won't be judged.
Matthew 10:24Disciples are not more important than their teacher; servants are not more important than their master.
Matthew 23:13But what a disaster is coming on you religious teachers and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You slam shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people's faces. You yourselves don't go in, yet you don't let anyone in who is trying to enter.
Luke 6:37Don't judge, and you won't be judged; don't condemn, and you won't be condemned; forgive, and you'll be forgiven;
Matthew Henry on James 3:1
The apostle here reproves ambition, and an arrogant magisterial tongue; and shows the duty and advantage of bridling it because of its power to do mischief. Those who profess religion ought especially to govern their tongues, ver. 1-12 . True wisdom makes men meek, and avoiders of strife and envy: and hereby it may easily be distinguished from a wisdom that is earthly and hypocritical, ver. 13, to the end . Read the whole commentary →