James 3:4

New Century Version

Also a ship is very big, and it is pushed by strong winds. But a very small rudder controls that big ship, making it go wherever the pilot wants.

Cross References

Jonah 1:4

But the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, which made the sea so stormy that the ship was in danger of breaking apart.

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 whom the Son chooses to tell.

Matthew 8:24

A great storm arose on the lake so that waves covered the boat, but Jesus was sleeping.

Acts 27:11

But the captain and the owner of the ship did not agree with Paul, and the officer believed what the captain and owner of the ship said.

James 3:3

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can control their whole bodies.

James 3:5

It is the same with the tongue. It is a small part of the body, but it brags about great things. A big forest fire can be started with only a little flame.