Next

James 3:2

James 3:1 bbe — Do not all be teachers, my brothers, because we teachers will be judged more hardly than others.

Bible in Basic English

"Do not all be teachers, my brothers, because we teachers will be judged more hardly than others."

— James 3:1, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

James 3:1 in Other Translations

2 versions All translations

James 3 — Context

1

Do not all be teachers, my brothers, because we teachers will be judged more hardly than others.

2

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.

3

Now if we put bits of iron into horses' mouths so that they may be guided by us, we have complete control of their bodies.

4

And again ships, though they are so great and are moved by violent winds, are turned by a very small guiding-blade, at the impulse of the man who is using it.

James 3:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does James 3:1 say?
James 3:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Do not all be teachers, my brothers, because we teachers will be judged more hardly than others.”
Where is James 3:1 in the Bible?
James 3:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 3, verse 1.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 3:1.
What translation should I read James 3:1 in?
James 3:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 3:1?
James 3:1 reads (BBE): “Do not all be teachers, my brothers, because we teachers will be judged more hardly than others.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2