James 3:4

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Or take ships for example, though they are so large and driven by fierce winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot directs.

Cross References

Matthew 11:27

All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

Matthew 8:24

And behold, a great storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves. But Jesus was asleep.

Acts 27:11

But the centurion was persuaded by the ship's captain and the shipowner rather than by what Paul said.

James 3:3

Behold, we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they will obey us, and we guide their entire bodies.

James 3:5

In the same way, the tongue is a small member, yet it makes great boasts. Consider how great a forest a little fire kindles.