James 3:2

We often make mistakes, every one of us. Anyone who does not make mistakes when speaking is indeed a perfect person, able to bridle their 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

1Not many of you should become teachers, my friends, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly than others.

3When we put bits into horses’ mouths to make them obey us, we can direct the whole animal.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:37For it is by your words that you will be acquitted, and by your words that you will be condemned.’

Romans 7:21This, then, is the law that I find – when I want to do right, wrong presents itself!

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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