Berean Standard Bible
“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.”
James 3 focuses on the power of the tongue, beginning with a caution to those who want to become teachers. Words shape communities, and those who teach carry extra responsibility.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn’t stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
King James Version (KJV)
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For we all go wrong in a number of things. If a man never makes a slip in his talk, then he is a complete man and able to keep all his body in control.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
for we all make many stumbles; if any one in word does not stumble, this one is a perfect man, able to bridle also the whole body;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque todos ofendemos en muchas cosas. Si alguno no ofende en palabra, éste es varón perfecto, que también puede con freno gobernar todo el cuerpo.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Todos fallamos mucho; y si alguien no falla en lo que dice, es una persona perfecta que puede dominar todo su cuerpo.
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