James 3:2
For in many things we sinne all. If any man sinne not in word, he is a perfect man, and able to bridle all the body.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
1My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receiue the greater condemnation.
Cross References
1 Kings 8:46If they sinne against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not) and thou be angry with them, and deliuer them vnto the enemies, so that they cary them away prisoners vnto the land of the enemies, either farre or neere,
Job 15:13That thou answerest to God at thy pleasure, and bringest such wordes out of thy mouth?
Proverbs 13:3Hee that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life: but he that openeth his lips, destruction shall be to him.
Ecclesiastes 7:20It is good that thou lay hold on this: but yet withdrawe not thine hand from that: for he that feareth God, shall come forth of them all.
Matthew 12:37For by thy wordes thou shalt be iustified, and by thy wordes thou shalt be condemned.
Romans 7:21I finde then that when I would doe good, I am thus yoked, that euill 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 →