James 3:1-3

Expanded Bible

Controlling the Things We Say

3 My ·brothers and sisters [^Cfellow believers], not many of you should become teachers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly [Luke 12:48]. ² We all ·make many mistakes [^Lstumble in many ways]. If people ·never said anything wrong [^Ldid not stumble in speech/teaching/word], they would be perfect and able to ·control their entire selves, too [^Lbridle their whole body also]. ³ When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we ·can control [guide; direct] their whole bodies.