James 3:2 “We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he sa…”

James 3:2

We 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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James 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.

World English Bible

For we all stumble in many things. Anyone who doesn’t stumble in word is a perfect person, able to bridle the whole body also.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

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.

Darby Translation

For we all often offend. If any one offend not in word, he [is] a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body too.

Young's Literal Translation

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;

Bible in Basic English

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.

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Cross references

“in”

Proverbs 20:9 1 John 1:8–10 Ecclesiastes 7:20 Romans 3:10 1 Kings 8:46 Isaiah 64:6

Proverbs 20:9 · BSB

Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?

1 John 1:8–10 · BSB

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Ecclesiastes 7:20 · BSB

Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.

Romans 3:10 · BSB

As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one.

1 Kings 8:46 · BSB

When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to his own land, whether far or near,

Isaiah 64:6 · BSB

Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind.

“If”

James 1:26 Proverbs 13:3 1 Peter 3:10 Psalm 34:13 James 3:5 James 3:6

James 1:26 · BSB

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

Proverbs 13:3 · BSB

He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

1 Peter 3:10 · BSB

For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.

Psalm 34:13 · BSB

Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.

James 3:5 · BSB

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

James 3:6 · BSB

The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

“a perfect”

Matthew 12:37 James 1:4 Colossians 1:28 Colossians 4:12 Hebrews 13:21 1 Peter 5:10

Matthew 12:37 · BSB

For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

James 1:4 · BSB

Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Colossians 1:28 · BSB

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

Colossians 4:12 · BSB

Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.

Hebrews 13:21 · BSB

equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 5:10 · BSB

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

“to bridle”

1 Corinthians 9:27

1 Corinthians 9:27 · BSB

No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

Also

James 2:10

James 2:10 · BSB

Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

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

In context

1Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

3When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.

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