James 3:6

6 And 1the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which 2defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by 3hell.

James 3:6 In-Context

4 Look at the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires.
5 So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!
6 And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell.
7 For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race.
8 But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Psalms 120:2, 3; Proverbs 16:27
  • 2. Matthew 12:36; Matthew 15:11, 18
  • 3. Matthew 5:22

Footnotes 2

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