James 3:6
And the tongue is a fire! The tongue is a world of evil among the parts of the body. It disgraces all you are as a person, and can burn down the whole of your life, since it is set on fire by Gehenna.
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7People have tamed all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and sea creatures,
Cross References
Genesis 3:4“You certainly won't die,” the serpent told Eve.
Numbers 25:2who invited them to the sacrifices made to their gods. The Israelites ate the pagan meals and bowed down before these gods.
Deuteronomy 13:6Even if your own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you love, or your best friend secretly encourages you, saying, “Let's go and worship other gods” unfamiliar to you and your forefathers,
Judges 16:15Then Delilah complained to Samson, “How can you tell me, ‘I love you,’ when you don't let me into your confidence? Three times you've made me look stupid, not telling me where your incredible strength comes from!”
2 Samuel 13:26“Well then, at least let my brother Amnon join us,” Absalom responded. “Why do you want him to go?” the king asked.
2 Samuel 16:20Then Absalom asked Ahithophel, “Give me your advice. What shall we do?”
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 →