James 3:1
Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
In Context
Cross References
Leviticus 10:3Then Moses said to Aaron, "This is what the Lord spoke of, saying,'I will show myself holy to those who come near me,and before all the people I will be glorified.'"Aaron held his peace.
Ezekiel 33:7"So you, son of man, I have set you a watchman to the house of Israel; therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
Matthew 7:1"Do not judge, so that you won't be judged.
Matthew 10:24"A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.
Matthew 23:13"But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you shut up the Kingdom of Heaven against men; for you do not enter in yourselves, neither do you allow those who are entering in to enter." [
Luke 6:37Do not judge,and you won't be judged.Do not condemn,and you won't be condemned.Set free,and you will be set free.
Matthew Henry on James 3:1
The apostle here reproves ambition, and an arrogant magisterial tongue; and shows the duty and advantage of bridling it because of its power to do mischief. Those who profess religion ought especially to govern their tongues, ver. 1-12 . True wisdom makes men meek, and avoiders of strife and envy: and hereby it may easily be distinguished from a wisdom that is earthly and hypocritical, ver. 13, to the end . Read the whole commentary →