James 3:2
For we all stumble in many ways. If any man does not stumble in his words, he is a perfect man, and able also to bridle his whole body.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
1My brethren, let not many of you be teachers, knowing that as such we shall be judged more strictly.
3If we put bits in the mouths of horses, that they may obey us; we guide their whole bodies.
Cross References
Matthew 12:37For by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned.
Romans 7:21So I find this law at work, that when I want to 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 →