James 3:1
My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we who are such shall pass a stricter trial than others: for in many things we all offend;
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
In Context
2and if any offend not in word, he is a compleat man, able to manage also the whole body.
Cross References
Matthew 7:1Judge not, that ye be not judged:
Matthew 10:24The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord:
Matthew 23:13But wo unto you scribes and pharisees, hypocrites, who shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, nor suffer those that are entering to go in.
Luke 6:37Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
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 →