Berean Standard Bible
“Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.”
James turns from faith and works to the power of speech. Chapter 3 opens with a caution to those who want to teach, recognizing the influence and responsibility that come with the role.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
World English Bible (WEB)
Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.
King James Version (KJV)
My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Be not many [of you] teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Do not all be teachers, my brothers, because we teachers will be judged more hardly than others.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Many teachers become not, my brethren, having known that greater judgment we shall receive,
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
HERMANOS míos, no os hagáis muchos maestros, sabiendo que recibiremos mayor condenación.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Hermanos míos, no procuren muchos de ustedes ser maestros, pues como ustedes saben, seremos juzgados con más severidad.
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