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.
Cross References for James 3:2-3
Romans 5:12 - Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one ma... Click to read the verse Romans 5:12 Click to read the verse Romans 5:12
Galatians 3:11 - Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.” Click to read the verse Galatians 3:11 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:11
Ecclesiastes 7:20 - There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:20 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:20
Proverbs 20:9 - Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin”? Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:9
Galatians 6:1 - Doing Good to All Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:1 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:1
1 John 1:8-10 - If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. Click to read the verse 1 John 1:8-10 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:8-10
Job 2:10 - He replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not troub... Click to read the verse Job 2:10 Click to read the verse Job 2:10
1 John 1:8 - If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. Click to read the verse 1 John 1:8 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:8
Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestl... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:12
1 Peter 3:10 - For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips fro... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:10
Colossians 1:28 - We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present ever... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:28 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:28
Galatians 3:22 - But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:22 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:22
Isaiah 64:6 - All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags;... Click to read the verse Isaiah 64:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 64:6
Romans 3:10 - As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one; Click to read the verse Romans 3:10 Click to read the verse Romans 3:10
1 Corinthians 9:27 - No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:27 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:27
John 13:10 - Jesus answered, “A person who has had a bath needs only to wash his feet; his whole body is cle... Click to read the verse John 13:10 Click to read the verse John 13:10
Leviticus 13:6 - On the seventh day the priest is to examine him again, and if the sore has faded and has not sp... Click to read the verse Leviticus 13:6 Click to read the verse Leviticus 13:6
Leviticus 13:39 - the priest is to examine them, and if the spots are dull white, it is a harmless rash that has ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 13:39 Click to read the verse Leviticus 13:39
Galatians 5:17 - For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary t... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:17 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:17
James 2:10 - For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of... Click to read the verse James 2:10 Click to read the verse James 2:10
James 1:4 - Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Click to read the verse James 1:4 Click to read the verse James 1:4
Numbers 20:10 - He and Aaron gathered the assembly together in front of the rock and Moses said to them, “Liste... Click to read the verse Numbers 20:10 Click to read the verse Numbers 20:10
James 1:26 - If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he dece... Click to read the verse James 1:26 Click to read the verse James 1:26
Philippians 3:12 - Pressing on Toward the Goal Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been mad... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:12 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:12
1 Peter 5:10 - And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffere... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:10
Philippians 3:9 - and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that whi... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:9 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:9
Ecclesiastes 5:2 - Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. Go... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:2 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:2
Ecclesiastes 5:6 - Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, “My vow wa... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:6 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:6
Acts 15:39 - They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for ... Click to read the verse Acts 15:39 Click to read the verse Acts 15:39
Proverbs 13:3 - He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:3
Psalms 17:3 - Though you probe my heart and examine me at night, though you test me, you will find nothing; I... Click to read the verse Psalms 17:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:3
Hebrews 5:14 - But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish go... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:14
Hebrews 13:21 - equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to hi... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:21 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:21
Daniel 9:20 - The Seventy “Sevens” While I was speaking and praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my peop... Click to read the verse Daniel 9:20 Click to read the verse Daniel 9:20
1 Kings 8:46 - “When they sin against you—for there is no one who does not sin—and you become angry with them ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:46 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:46
2 Chronicles 6:36 - “When they sin against you—for there is no one who does not sin—and you become angry with them ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:36 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:36
Galatians 2:11 - Paul Opposes Peter When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearl... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:11 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:11
Job 9:20 - Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would pronounce me ... Click to read the verse Job 9:20 Click to read the verse Job 9:20
Psalms 106:33 - for they rebelled against the Spirit of God, and rash words came from Moses’ lips. Click to read the verse Psalms 106:33 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:33
Job 6:24 - “Teach me, and I will be quiet; show me where I have been wrong. Click to read the verse Job 6:24 Click to read the verse Job 6:24
Matthew 12:37 - For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Click to read the verse Matthew 12:37 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:37
Proverbs 10:19 - When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:19
Psalms 34:13 - keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:13
James 3:5-6 - Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a gre... Click to read the verse James 3:5-6 Click to read the verse James 3:5-6
Psalms 141:3 - Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. Click to read the verse Psalms 141:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 141:3
Romans 7:15 - I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. Click to read the verse Romans 7:15 Click to read the verse Romans 7:15
1 Corinthians 2:6 - Wisdom From the Spirit We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:6
Proverbs 23:16 - my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right. Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:16
Proverbs 17:27 - A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:27
Romans 7:23 - but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:23 Click to read the verse Romans 7:23
Romans 7:21 - So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. Click to read the verse Romans 7:21 Click to read the verse Romans 7:21