NIV 2 We all stumble in many ways. (L), 7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. Taming the Tongue 1Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 4 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. NIV 1 Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. New International Version; James 3 James 3. Try it free for 30 days. Bible Language English. 9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been … If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. James 3:10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is vain. NIV: New International Version . Version. 2 For in many things we offend all. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven(W) is first of all pure; then peace-loving,(X) considerate, submissive, full of mercy(Y) and good fruit, impartial and sincere. (Z) 18 Peacemakers(AA) who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.(AB). Specifically, that what one does (or says) proves what they really believe. James 3 New International Version (NIV) Taming the Tongue. 2 For in many things we offend all. 6 The tongue also is a fire,(J) a world of evil among the parts of the body. 9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} (C) 2 We all stumble(D) in many ways. The Untamable Tongue 3 My brethren, (A)let not many of you become teachers, (B)knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Home >> Bible Studies >> James Studies >> James 3:1-12 These small group studies of James contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} 3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 2 For in many things we offend all. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. James 5:19 My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} 2 For (C)we all stumble in many things. James 3:18 NIV. 2 We all stumble in many ways. James 3:5,6 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. 2 We all stumble in many ways. New International Version; James 3 James 3. Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. honesty peace wisdom Version. NIV: New International Version . 6 The tongue also is a fire,(J) a world of evil among the parts of the body. Now virtue is directed to the good alone, wherefore Augustine says (De Lib. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check 3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. James 3King James Version (KJV) 3 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. (I) Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 3 Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. NIV 1 Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 We all stumble in many ways. New International Version (NIV) Bible Book List. 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Version. Bible Language English. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. (U) 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition,(V) there you find disorder and every evil practice. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. James 3 NIV Parallel ESV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT GRK] New International Version: English Standard Version: 1 Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 3 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 3 Not many of you should become teachers,(A) my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged(B) more strictly. Much more therefore are the gifts of the Holy Ghost directed to the good alone. Cancel. James 3:2, ESV: "For we all stumble in many ways.And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body." Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven(W) is first of all pure; then peace-loving,(X) considerate, submissive, full of mercy(Y) and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Bible Language English. James 3:1 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] James 3:1, NIV: "Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly." You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, # 1:2 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verses 16 and 19; and in 2:1, 5, 14; 3:10, 12; 4:11; 5:7, 9, 10, 12, 19. whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 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