James 3:2

For we all offend in many things. Whoever offendeth not in discourse, is a perfect man, who can also keep his whole body in subjection.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

1Let there not be many teachers among you, my brethren; but know ye, that we are obnoxious to, a severer judgment.

3Behold, we put bridles into the mouth of horses, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.

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Cross References

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

Romans 7:21I find therefore a law coinciding with my conscience, which assenteth to my doing good, whereas evil is near to 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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