Thematic Bible
James 3:1 (show verse)
Not many should become teachers, my brothers, [because you] know that we will receive a greater judgment.
James 3:2 (show verse)
For we all stumble [in] many [ways]. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he [is] a perfect individual, able to hold in check his whole body also.
James 3:3 (show verse)
And if we put bits in the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we also guide their whole bodies.
James 3:4 (show verse)
Behold also ships: [although they] are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot wishes.
James 3:5 (show verse)
So also the tongue is a small member [of the body] and boasts great [things]. Behold how small a fire sets ablaze how great a forest!
James 3:6 (show verse)
And the tongue [is] a fire! The world of unrighteousness, the tongue, is set among our members, defiling the whole body and setting on fire {the course of human existence}, being set on fire by hell.
James 3:7 (show verse)
For every species of animals and birds, of reptiles and sea creatures, is being tamed and has been tamed by the human species,
James 3:8 (show verse)
but no human being is able to tame the tongue. [It is] a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
James 3:9 (show verse)
With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God.
James 3:10 (show verse)
From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these [things] ought not to be so!
James 3:11 (show verse)
A spring does not pour forth from the same opening fresh and bitter [water, does it]?
James 3:12 (show verse)
A fig tree is not able, my brothers, to produce olives, or a grapevine figs. Neither can a saltwater spring produce fresh water.
James 3:13 (show verse)
Who [is] wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good behavior his works, with the humility of wisdom.
James 3:14 (show verse)
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.
James 3:15 (show verse)
This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but [is] earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
James 3:16 (show verse)
For where [there is] jealousy and selfish ambition, there [is] disorder and every evil practice.
James 3:17 (show verse)
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, obedient, full of mercy and good fruits, nonjudgmental, without hypocrisy,
James 3:18 (show verse)
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace among those who make peace.