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James 3:1-2

1 Taming the Tongue
Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.

Cross References for James 3:1-2

1 Corinthians 11:29 - For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgmen... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:29 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:29

2 Corinthians 5:10 - For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is du... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:10

Leviticus 10:3 - Moses then said to Aaron, “This is what the Lord spoke of when he said: “‘Among those who appro... Click to read the verse Leviticus 10:3 Click to read the verse Leviticus 10:3

Luke 12:48 - But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blow... Click to read the verse Luke 12:48 Click to read the verse Luke 12:48

Matthew 25:19 - “After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. Click to read the verse Matthew 25:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:19

Malachi 2:12 - As for the man who does this, whoever he may be, may the Lord remove him from the tents of Jaco... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:12 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:12

Romans 13:2 - Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted,... Click to read the verse Romans 13:2 Click to read the verse Romans 13:2

1 Corinthians 3:10 - By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is bu... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:10

1 Corinthians 12:28 - And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:28 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:28

Ephesians 4:11 - It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some t... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:11

James 3:13 - Two Kinds of Wisdom Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, ... Click to read the verse James 3:13 Click to read the verse James 3:13

Matthew 23:13 - “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven ... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:13

Acts 20:26-27 - Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of all men. Click to read the verse Acts 20:26-27 Click to read the verse Acts 20:26-27

Hebrews 13:17 - Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:17 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:17

Luke 12:47-48 - “That servant who knows his master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what his master... Click to read the verse Luke 12:47-48 Click to read the verse Luke 12:47-48

Matthew 7:1-2 - “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Click to read the verse Matthew 7:1-2 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:1-2

1 Peter 5:3 - not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:3

Luke 20:47 - They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most ... Click to read the verse Luke 20:47 Click to read the verse Luke 20:47

Luke 16:2 - So he called him in and asked him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your mana... Click to read the verse Luke 16:2 Click to read the verse Luke 16:2

1 Timothy 1:7 - They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what t... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:7 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:7

Ezekiel 3:17-18 - “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and g... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:17-18 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:17-18

Jeremiah 17:16 - I have not run away from being your shepherd; you know I have not desired the day of despair. W... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:16

1 Corinthians 4:2-5 - Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:2-5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:2-5

John 3:10 - “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? Click to read the verse John 3:10 Click to read the verse John 3:10

Matthew 9:11 - When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax coll... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:11

Ezekiel 33:7-9 - “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and g... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:7-9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:7-9

Luke 6:37 - Judging Others “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be c... Click to read the verse Luke 6:37 Click to read the verse Luke 6:37

Acts 13:1 - Barnabas and Saul Sent Off In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas,... Click to read the verse Acts 13:1 Click to read the verse Acts 13:1

1 Timothy 5:12 - Thus they bring judgment on themselves, because they have broken their first pledge. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:12 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:12

Matthew 7:1 - “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Click to read the verse Matthew 7:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:1

Matthew 10:24 - “A student is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. Click to read the verse Matthew 10:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:24

Matthew 23:8 - “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have only one Master and you are all brothers. Click to read the verse Matthew 23:8 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:8

1 Timothy 2:7 - And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not l... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:7 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:7

2 Timothy 1:11 - And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:11 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:11

Matthew 23:8-10 - “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have only one Master and you are all brothers. Click to read the verse Matthew 23:8-10 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:8-10

Romans 2:20-21 - an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, because you have in the law the embodiment ... Click to read the verse Romans 2:20-21 Click to read the verse Romans 2:20-21

1 Corinthians 11:29-32 - For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgmen... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:29-32 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:29-32