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James 3:2

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
James 3:2 · King James Version

In other versions

  • For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

    ASV

  • For we all go wrong in a number of things. If a man never makes a slip in his talk, then he is a complete man and able to keep all his body in control.

    BBE

  • For we all often offend. If any one offend not in word, *he* [is] a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body too.

    DBY

  • For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn't stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

    WEB

  • for we all make many stumbles; if any one in word doth not stumble, this one `is' a perfect man, able to bridle also the whole body;

    YLT

  • For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

    ENG

  • For in many things we all offend. If any man offendeth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

1My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

2For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

3Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.

4Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.

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