James 3:2

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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is useless.
  • Matt 12:37 : 37 For by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned.
  • 1 Pet 3:10 : 10 For he who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.
  • Jas 3:5-6 : 5 Even so, the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. Behold, how great a forest a little fire kindles! 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so the tongue is among our members, that it defiles the whole body and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell.
  • Prov 13:3 : 3 He who guards his mouth keeps his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
  • Prov 20:9 : 9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
  • Eccl 7:20 : 20 For there is not a just man on earth who does good and does not sin.
  • Isa 64:6 : 6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
  • Rom 3:10 : 10 As it is written, 'There is none righteous, no, not one:'
  • 1 Kgs 8:46 : 46 If they sin against you, (for there is no man that does not sin,) and you are angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives to the land of the enemy, far or near;
  • Gal 3:22 : 22 But the Scripture has concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
  • Rom 7:21 : 21 I find then a law, that when I want to do good, evil is present with me.
  • Jas 1:4 : 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
  • 1 John 1:8-9 : 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
  • 1 Pet 5:10 : 10 But the God of all grace, who has called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
  • 1 Cor 9:27 : 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest when I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.
  • Gal 5:17 : 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you cannot do the things that you wish.
  • Col 1:28 : 28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
  • Col 4:12 : 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
  • Heb 13:21 : 21 Make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  • 2 Chr 6:36 : 36 If they sin against you, (for there is no man who does not sin,) and you are angry with them, and deliver them over before their enemies, and they carry them away captive to a land far off or near;
  • Ps 34:13 : 13 Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.
  • Jas 2:10 : 10 For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    3 Behold, we put bits in horses' mouths so that they may obey us; and we turn their whole body.

    4 Look also at the ships, which, though they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, yet they are turned with a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires.

    5 Even so, the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. Behold, how great a forest a little fire kindles!

    6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so the tongue is among our members, that it defiles the whole body and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell.

    7 For every kind of beast, and of bird, and of serpent, and of things in the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind.

    8 But no man can tame the tongue; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

    9 With it we bless God, even the Father; and with it we curse men, who are made in the likeness of God.

    10 Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.

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    25 But whoever looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.

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  • Jas 1:19-20
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    19 Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger:

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    19 In the multitude of words, there is no lack of sin, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

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    10 For he who would love life and see good days, let him refrain 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 observing his natural face in a mirror;

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    23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

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    13 Who is wise and endowed with knowledge among you? Let him show by good conduct his works with the meekness of wisdom.

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    10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

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    36 But I say to you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account for in the day of judgment.

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    1 I said, I will be careful of my ways, so that I do not sin with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked are before me.

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    19 Brethren, if any of you stray from the truth, and someone turns him back;

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    21 Also, do not take to heart everything people say, lest you hear your servant curse you.

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    17 For we are not like many who corrupt the word of God; but as of sincerity, as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.

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    22 Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth:

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