James 3:2 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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 (KJV), 1611

James 3:2 in 6 Bible Translations

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James 3:2 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“For we all stumble in many things. Anyone who doesn’t stumble in word is a perfect person, able to bridle the whole body also.”

James 3:2 — World English Bible

James 3:2 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“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. ”

James 3:2 — American Standard Version

James 3:2 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“for we all make many stumbles; if any one in word doth not stumble, this one <FI>is<Fi> a perfect man, able to bridle also the whole body;”

James 3:2 — Young's Literal Translation

James 3:2 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

James 3:2 — Darby Translation

James 3:2 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“For in many things we sinne all. If any man sinne not in word, he is a perfect man, and able to bridle all the body.”

James 3:2 — Geneva Bible

James 3:2 in Context — James 3

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

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.

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

4 Behold 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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What Does James 3:2 Mean?

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