James 3:2

New Living Translation

Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:46

“If they sin against you—and who has never sinned?—you might become angry with them and let their enemies conquer them and take them captive to their land far away or near.

2 Chronicles 6:36

“If they sin against you—and who has never sinned?—you might become angry with them and let their enemies conquer them and take them captive to a foreign land far away or near.

Job 15:13

that you turn against God and say all these evil things?

Psalm 34:13

Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies!

Psalm 39:1

I said to myself, “I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue when the ungodly are around me.”

Proverbs 10:19

Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.

Proverbs 13:3

Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.

Proverbs 20:9

Who can say, “I have cleansed my heart; I am pure and free from sin”?

Proverbs 21:23

Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.

Ecclesiastes 7:20

Not a single person on earth is always good and never sins.

Isaiah 64:6

We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags. Like autumn leaves, we wither and fall, and our sins sweep us away like the wind.

Leviticus 13:39

the priest must examine the affected area. If he finds that the shiny patches are only pale white, this is a harmless skin rash, and the person is ceremonially clean.

Matthew 12:34

You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.

Matthew 12:37

The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.”

Romans 3:10

As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous— not even one.

Romans 7:21

I have discovered this principle of life—that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong.

1 Corinthians 9:27

I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.

Galatians 3:22

But the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin, so we receive God’s promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ.

Galatians 5:17

The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.

Colossians 1:28

So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, a member of your own fellowship and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident that you are following the whole will of God.

Hebrews 13:21

may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.

James 1:26

If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.

James 1:4

So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

James 2:10

For the person who keeps all of the laws except one is as guilty as a person who has broken all of God’s laws.

1 Peter 3:10

For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies.

1 Peter 5:10

In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.