James 3:2

and if any offend not in word, he is a compleat man, able to manage also the whole body.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

1My 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;

3Behold we put bridles into the mouths of horses, that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body as we please.

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Cross References

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

Romans 7:21I find then a kind of law, that when I would do good, evil besets 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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