James 3:4

Or take ships for example, though they are so large and driven by fierce winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the helmsman directs.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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, whithersoever the governor listeth.

In Context

3Behold, we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they will obey us, and we guide their entire bodies.

5In the same way, the tongue is a small member, yet it makes great boasts. Consider how great a forest a little fire kindles.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:24And behold, a great storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves. But Jesus was asleep.

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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