James 3:1 “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know…”

James 3:1

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

World English Bible

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.

American Standard Version

Be not many of you teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.

Geneva Bible 1599

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receiue the greater condemnation.

Darby Translation

Be not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive greater judgment.

Young's Literal Translation

Many teachers become not, my brethren, having known that greater judgment we shall receive,

Bible in Basic English

Do not all be teachers, my brothers, because we teachers will be judged more hardly than others.

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Cross references

“be”

1 Peter 5:3 1 Corinthians 12:28 Matthew 23:8–10 Ephesians 4:11 1 Timothy 2:7 Malachi 2:12

1 Peter 5:3 · BSB

not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

1 Corinthians 12:28 · BSB

And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

Matthew 23:8–10 · BSB

But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.

Ephesians 4:11 · BSB

And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

1 Timothy 2:7 · BSB

For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.

Malachi 2:12 · BSB

As for the man who does this, may the LORD cut off from the tents of Jacob everyone who is awake and aware—even if he brings an offering to the LORD of Hosts.

“knowing”

2 Corinthians 5:10 Ezekiel 33:7–9 Hebrews 13:17 Leviticus 10:3 Luke 16:2 1 Corinthians 4:2–5

2 Corinthians 5:10 · BSB

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

Ezekiel 33:7–9 · BSB

As for you, O son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word from My mouth and give them the warning from Me.

Hebrews 13:17 · BSB

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Leviticus 10:3 · BSB

Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD meant when He said: ‘To those who come near Me I will show My holiness, and in the sight of all the people I will reveal My glory.’” But Aaron remained silent.

Luke 16:2 · BSB

So he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you cannot be manager any longer.’

1 Corinthians 4:2–5 · BSB

Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

“condemnation”

1 Corinthians 11:29–32 Matthew 7:1 Matthew 7:2

1 Corinthians 11:29–32 · BSB

For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.

Matthew 7:1 · BSB

“Do not judge, or you will be judged.

Matthew 7:2 · BSB

For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Also

1 Timothy 1:7 Matthew 23:13

1 Timothy 1:7 · BSB

They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert.

Matthew 23:13 · BSB

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.

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