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James 3
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James 3 . 1
1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.CJames 3TOSKJames 3:1
James 3 . 2
2 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.TOSKJames 3:2
James 3 . 3
3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.TOSKJames 3:3
James 3 . 4
4 Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.TOSKJames 3:4
James 3 . 5
5 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.TOSKJames 3:5
James 3 . 6
6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.TOSKJames 3:6
James 3 . 7
7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man,TOSKJames 3:7
James 3 . 8
8 but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.TOSKJames 3:8
James 3 . 9
9 With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness.IPGenesis 1:27TOSKJames 3:9
James 3 . 10
10 Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!TOSKJames 3:10
James 3 . 11
11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?TOSKJames 3:11
James 3 . 12
12 My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.TOSKJames 3:12
James 3 . 13
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.TOSKJames 3:13
James 3 . 14
14 But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.TOSKJames 3:14
James 3 . 15
15 Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.TOSKJames 3:15
James 3 . 16
16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.TOSKJames 3:16
James 3 . 17
17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.TOSKJames 3:17
James 3 . 18
18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.TOSKJames 3:18