James 3:2

New International Version

We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:46

“When they sin against you—for there is no one who does not sin—and you become angry with them and give them over to their enemies, who take them captive to their own lands, far away or near;

2 Chronicles 6:36

“When they sin against you—for there is no one who does not sin—and you become angry with them and give them over to the enemy, who takes them captive to a land far away or near;

Job 15:13

so that you vent your rage against God and pour out such words from your mouth?

Psalm 34:13

keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.

Psalm 39:1

I said, “I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked.”

Proverbs 10:19

Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.

Proverbs 13:3

Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.

Proverbs 20:9

Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin”?

Proverbs 21:23

Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.

Ecclesiastes 7:20

Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins.

Isaiah 64:6

All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.

Leviticus 13:39

the priest is to examine them, and if the spots are dull white, it is a harmless rash that has broken out on the skin; they are clean.

Matthew 12:34

You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

Matthew 12:37

For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Romans 3:10

As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one;

Romans 7:21

So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me.

1 Corinthians 9:27

No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

Galatians 3:22

But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.

Galatians 5:17

For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.

Colossians 1:28

He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.

Hebrews 13:21

equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

James 1:26

Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.

James 1:4

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

James 2:10

For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

1 Peter 3:10

For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.

1 Peter 5:10

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.