James 3:2

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.

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Other Translations for James 3:2

BSB
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.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
For we all offend in many ways. If anyone does not offend in word, he is a perfect man. And he is then able, as if with a bridle, to lead the whole body around.
ERV
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.
NHEB
For in many things we all stumble. If anyone does not stumble in word, this one is a perfect person, able to bridle the whole body also.
SMT
For in many things we all stumble. If any stumble not in word, this a perfect man, able to govern by a bridle also the whole body.

Commentary for James 3:2

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Overview of James 3:2
Summary
Controlling speech indicates mature spiritual mastery
Event
Describing speech's controlling power
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching