James 3:4

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Again, think of ships. Large as they are, and even when driven by fierce winds, they are controlled by a very small rudder and steered in whatever direction the man at the helm may determine.

Cross References

Matthew 11:27

Everything has been committed to me by my Father; nor does any one fully know the Son, except the Father, or fully know the Father, except the Son and those to whom the Son may choose to reveal him.

Matthew 8:24

Suddenly so great a storm came on upon the Sea, that the waves broke right over the boat. But Jesus was asleep;

Acts 27:11

The Roman Officer, however, was more influenced by the captain and the owner than by what was said by Paul.

James 3:3

When we put bits into horses' mouths, to make them obey us, we control the rest of their bodies so.

James 3:5

So is it with the tongue. Small as it is, it is a great boaster. Think how tiny a spark may set the largest forest ablaze!