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James 3:1 nasb — Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment.

NASB

"Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment."

— James 3:1, NASB

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James 3 — Context

1

Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment.

2

For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.

3

Now if we put the bits into the horses' mouths so that they will obey us, we direct their entire body as well.

4

Look at the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires.

James 3:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 3:1 say?
James 3:1 in the NASB reads: “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment.”
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 (NASB): “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment.” 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.
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