James 3:4

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Consider also the ships, which, though they are great and may be driven by strong winds, yet they are turned around with a small rudder, to be directed to wherever the strength of the pilot might will.

Cross References

Jonah 1:4

But the Lord sent a great wind into the sea. And a great tempest took place in the sea, and the ship was in danger of being crushed.

Matthew 11:27

All things have been delivered to me by my Father. And no one knows the Son except the Father, nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and those to whom the Son is willing to reveal him.

Matthew 8:24

And behold, a great tempest occurred in the sea, so much so that the boat was covered with waves; yet truly, he was sleeping.

Acts 27:11

But the centurion put more trust in the captain and the navigator of the ship, than in the things being said by Paul.

James 3:3

For so we put bridles into the mouths of horses, in order to submit them to our will, and so we turn their whole body around.

James 3:5

So also the tongue certainly is a small part, but it moves great things. Consider that a small fire can set ablaze a great forest.