James 3:1
Christian Standard Bible
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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- 3:1 Or brothers and sisters
James 3:1
English Standard Version
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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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
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