James 3:4

The Passion Translation

And the same with mighty ships, though they are massive and driven by fierce winds, yet they are steered by a tiny rudder at the direction of the person at the helm.

Cross References

Matthew 11:27

You have entrusted me with all that you are and all that you have. No one fully and intimately knows the Son except the Father. And no one fully and intimately knows the Father except the Son. But the Son is able to unveil the Father to anyone he chooses.

Matthew 8:24

Suddenly a violent storm developed, with waves so high the boat was about to be swamped. Yet Jesus continued to sleep soundly.

Acts 27:11

But the officer in charge was persuaded more by the ship’s helmsman and captain than he was by Paul.

James 3:3

Horses have bits and bridles in their mouths so that we can control and guide their large body.

James 3:5

And so the tongue is a small part of the body yet it carries great power! Just think of how a small flame can set a huge forest ablaze.