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James 3:2

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For we all stumble in many things. Anyone who doesn’t stumble in word is a perfect person, able to bridle the whole body also.

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James 3:2 in other translations

For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

James 3:2 · American Standard Version

James 3:2 in context

  1. 1Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.
  2. 2For we all stumble in many things. Anyone who doesn’t stumble in word is a perfect person, able to bridle the whole body also.
  3. 3Indeed, we put bits into the horses’ mouths so that they may obey us, and we guide their whole body.
  4. 4Behold, the ships also, though they are so big and are driven by fierce winds, are yet guided by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires.