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James 3:1
New American Standard Bible
James 3:1
New American Standard Bible
The Tongue Is a Fire
3 (A)Do not become teachers in large numbers, (B)my brothers, since you know that we who are teachers will incur a [a]stricter judgment.
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- James 3:1 Or greater condemnation; i.e., for erroneous doctrine
James 3:1
Amplified Bible
James 3:1
Amplified Bible
The Tongue Is a Fire
3 Not many [of you] should become teachers [serving in an official teaching capacity], my brothers and sisters, for you know that we [who are teachers] will [a]be judged by a higher standard [because we have assumed greater accountability and more condemnation if we teach incorrectly].
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- James 3:1 Lit receive greater judgment.
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