• James 3:2
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 2 πολλὰ many (things) γὰρ for πταίομεν we are tripping ἅπαντες. all (ones). εἴ If τις anyone ἐν in λόγῳ word οὐ not πταίει, is tripping, οὗτος this τέλειος perfect ἀνήρ, male person δυνατὸς able χαλιναγωγῆσαι to lead by bridle καὶ also ὅλον whole τὸ the σῶμα. body.

  • James 3:2
    King James Version

    • 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 Study Notes—Chapter 3
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 3:2

      we all stumble many times: The verb “to stumble” is used figuratively here, and this clause could be translated “we all make many mistakes.” By using the pronoun “we,” James humbly includes himself to show that no imperfect human is exempt from error. (1Ki 8:46; Jas 3:1; 1Jo 1:8) In the preceding verse, James explained that teachers “will receive heavier judgment.” Here he gives one reason: Like all imperfect humans, teachers often stumble in word, that is, they err in what they say. Because their words affect others, for good or for bad, teachers in particular must bridle their tongue, that is, control their speech.

      able to bridle: See study note on Jas 1:26.