James 1:26

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 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.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
But if anyone considers himself to be religious, but he does not restrain his tongue, but instead seduces his own heart: such a one's religion is vanity.
ERV
If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man's religion is vain.
NHEB
If anyone thinks himself to be religious while he does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man's religion is worthless.
SMT
If any among you seem to be religious, bridling not his tongue, but deceiving his heart, the religion of this one vain.

Commentary for James 1:26

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Overview of James 1:26
Summary
Uncontrolled speech invalidates religious practice
Event
Warning of vain religion
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching