James 3:5

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

King James Version
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Other Translations for 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.
AKJV
Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindles!
CPDV
So also the tongue certainly is a small part, but it moves great things. Consider that a small fire can set ablaze a great forest.
ERV
So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire!
NHEB
So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest.
SMT
So also the tongue is a small member, and vaunts itself. Behold, how great a wood a little fire inflames.

Commentary for James 3:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of James 3:5
Summary
Small tongue produces massive consequences
Event
Tongue compared to fire
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching