James 3:1

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for James 3:1

BSB
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
AKJV
My brothers, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
CPDV
My brothers, not many of you should choose to become teachers, knowing that you shall receive a stricter judgment.
ERV
Be not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.
NHEB
Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.
SMT
Be ye not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.

Commentary for James 3:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of James 3:1
Summary
Seeking teaching authority invites greater accountability
Event
Warning against teaching ambition
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching