James 3:2
for we all make many stumbles; if anyone does not stumble in word, this one [is] a perfect man, able to also bridle the whole body;
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In Context
1Do not let many be teachers, my brothers, having known that we will receive greater judgment,
Cross References
1 Kings 8:46When they sin against You (for there is not a man who does not sin), and You have been angry with them, and have given them up before an enemy, and they have taken captive their captivity to the land of the enemy far off or near;
Job 15:13Do you turn your spirit against God? And have brought out words from your mouth:
Proverbs 13:3Whoever is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, || Whoever is opening wide his lips—ruin to him!
Ecclesiastes 7:20Because there is not a righteous man on earth that does good and does not sin.
Matthew 12:37for from your words you will be declared righteous, and from your words you will be declared unrighteous.”
Romans 7:21I find, then, the law, that when I desire to do what is right, the 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 →