James 3:2
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.
King James Version
In Context
1My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
Cross References
1 Kings 8:46If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near;
Job 15:13That thou turnest thy spirit against God, and lettest such words go out of thy mouth?
Proverbs 13:3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Ecclesiastes 7:20For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Matthew 12:37For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
Romans 7:21I find then a law, that, when I would do good, 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 →