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James 3:1
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3 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

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James 3:1
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Taming the Tongue

3 Not many of you should become teachers,(A) my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged(B) more strictly.(C)

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Taming the Tongue

3 (A)Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.

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Controlling the Tongue

3 Not many should become teachers, my brothers,[a] because you know that we will receive a stricter judgment.(A)

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  1. 3:1 Or brothers and sisters
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The Tongue Is a Fire

3 (A)Let not many of you become teachers, (B)my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a [a]stricter judgment.

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  1. James 3:1 Or greater condemnation
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