James 3:1-2

The Tongue Is a Fire

1 1Let not many of you become teachers, 2my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment.
2 For we all 3stumble in many ways. 4If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a 5perfect man, able to 6bridle the whole body as well.

Cross References 6

  • 1. Matthew 23:8; Romans 2:20; 1 Timothy 1:7
  • 2. James 1:16; James 3:10
  • 3. James 2:10
  • 4. Matthew 12:34-37; James 3:2-12
  • 5. James 1:4
  • 6. James 1:26

Footnotes 2

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