James 3:2

For we all fail in many things; if any one fails not in word, the same is a perfect man, able even to bridle the whole body.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

1Be ye not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.

3But if we put bridles into the mouths of the horses, that they may obey us; and we manage their whole body;

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Cross References

Matthew 12:37For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shah be condemned.

Romans 7:21Then I find a law, that, to me wishing to do that which is beautiful, that 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 →

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