James 3:2

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to also control his whole body.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

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

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} in many things{G4183} we all{G537} stumble.{G4417} If{G1487} any{G5100} stumbleth{G4417} not{G3756} in{G1722} word,{G3056} the same{G3778} is a perfect{G5046} man,{G435} able{G1415} to bridle{G5468} the whole{G3650} body{G4983} also.{G2532}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} in many things{G4183} we offend{G4417}{(G5719)} all{G537}. If any man{G1536} offend{G4417}{(G5719)} not{G3756} in{G1722} word{G3056}, the same{G3778} is a perfect{G5046} man{G435}, and able{G1415} also{G2532} to bridle{G5468}{(G5658)} the whole{G3650} body{G4983}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    for in many thinges we synne all. Yf a man synne not in worde the same is a parfecte ma and able to tame all the body.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    for in many thinges we synne all. Yf a man synne not in worde, the same is a parfecte man, & able to tame all the body.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For in many things we sinne all. If any man sinne not in word, he is a perfect man, and able to bridle all the body.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For in many thynges we sinne all. If a man sinne not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle all the body.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn't stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    for we all make many stumbles; if any one in word doth not stumble, this one `is' a perfect man, able to bridle also the whole body;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For we all go wrong in a number of things. If a man never makes a slip in his talk, then he is a complete man and able to keep all his body in control.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn't stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.

Referenced Verses

  • Jas 1:26 : 26 If anyone thinks he is religious but does not bridle his tongue, and deceives his heart, his religion is worthless.
  • Matt 12:37 : 37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.
  • 1 Pet 3:10 : 10 For the one who wants to love life and to see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
  • Jas 3:5-6 : 5 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it boasts of great things. Consider how a small fire sets a great forest ablaze. 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting the entire course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
  • Prov 13:3 : 3 Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
  • Prov 20:9 : 9 Who can say, 'I have cleansed my heart; I am pure from my sin'?
  • Eccl 7:20 : 20 Surely there is no one righteous on earth who always does good and never sins.
  • Isa 64:6 : 6 No one calls on your name or rouses themselves to take hold of you, for you have hidden your face from us and have melted us away in the grip of our sins.
  • Rom 3:10 : 10 As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even one."
  • 1 Kgs 8:46 : 46 When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and give them over to their enemies, who take them captive to a land far away or near,
  • Gal 3:22 : 22 But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise, by faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.
  • Rom 7:21 : 21 So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me.
  • Jas 1:4 : 4 Let perseverance complete its work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.
  • 1 John 1:8-9 : 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.
  • 1 Pet 5:10 : 10 But the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered for a little while, will Himself restore, establish, strengthen, and uphold you.
  • 1 Cor 9:27 : 27 Rather, I discipline my body and bring it under control, so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
  • Gal 5:17 : 17 For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want to do.
  • Col 1:28 : 28 We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.
  • Col 4:12 : 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
  • Heb 13:21 : 21 equip you with every good thing to do His will, working in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  • 2 Chr 6:36 : 36 When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You are angry with them and deliver them over to their enemies, and they are taken captive to a land far away or near,
  • Ps 34:13 : 13 Who is the person who desires life and loves many days to see good?
  • Jas 2:10 : 10 For whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking it all.

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    3 Now if we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well.

    4 Look also at the ships: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires.

    5 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it boasts of great things. Consider how a small fire sets a great forest ablaze.

    6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting the entire course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

    7 Every kind of animal, bird, reptile, and sea creature is tamed and has been tamed by mankind,

    8 but no one can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

    9 With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God.

    10 Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things should not be this way.

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    1 Not many should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we will receive a stricter judgment.

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  • Jas 1:25-26
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    25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres—not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—this person will be blessed in what he does.

    26 If anyone thinks he is religious but does not bridle his tongue, and deceives his heart, his religion is worthless.

  • Jas 1:19-20
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    19 My beloved brothers and sisters, let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

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    8 Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

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    15 Let all of us who are mature think this way. And if in anything you think differently, that too God will reveal to you.

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    19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

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    10 For the one who wants to love life and to see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.

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    23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror.

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    23 Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.

  • Titus 3:2-3
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    2 Speak evil of no one, avoid quarrels, be gentle, and show perfect courtesy to everyone.

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    17 so that the servant of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

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    1 Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle spirit. Watch yourself, so that you too might not be tempted.

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    13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works by his good conduct with the humility that comes from wisdom.

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    10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.

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    19 My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you strays from the truth and someone turns them back,

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    9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled with bit and bridle or they will not come near you.

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    21 Do not pay attention to every word people say, or you may hear your servant cursing you.

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    6 Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore, fear God.

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    17 For we are not like many, peddling the word of God for profit. Instead, with sincerity, as sent from God and in His presence, we speak in Christ.

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    22 He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.

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    40 The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher.

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    8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all their ways.