James 3:4

Good News Translation

Or think of a ship: big as it is and driven by such strong winds, it can be steered by a very small rudder, and it goes wherever the pilot wants it to go.

Cross References

Jonah 1:4

But the Lord sent a strong wind on the sea, and the storm was so violent that the ship was in danger of breaking up.

Matthew 11:27

“My Father has given me all things. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

Matthew 8:24

Suddenly a fierce storm hit the lake, and the boat was in danger of sinking. But Jesus was asleep.

Acts 27:11

But the army officer was convinced by what the captain and the owner of the ship said, and not by what Paul said.

James 3:3

We put a bit into the mouth of a horse to make it obey us, and we are able to make it go where we want.

James 3:5

So it is with the tongue: small as it is, it can boast about great things. Just think how large a forest can be set on fire by a tiny flame!