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James 3:1
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
James 3:1 · Berean Standard Bible
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James 3:1 in other translations
My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.
Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.
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In context
1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.
4 Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.
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