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James 3:1-6 The Tongue and Wisdom

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.

3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal.

4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go.

5 Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.

6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

Cross References for James 3:1-6

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