James 3:2

For in many respects we often stumble. If any man never stumbles in speech, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.

Montgomery New Testament

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

1Do not become many teachers, my brothers, because you know well that we teachers shall be judged by a severer standard than others.

3When we put bits in the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we control their whole body also.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:37"For by your words you will each be justified, and by your words be condemned."

Romans 7:21I find, then, this law, that when I intend to do good, evil is ever 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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