James 3:1

The Power of the Tongue

3:1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, ¹  because you know that we will be judged more strictly. ² 

James 3:10

3:10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. These things should not be so, my brothers and sisters. ³ 

James 3:12

3:12 Can a fig tree produce olives, my brothers and sisters, ⁴  or a vine produce figs? Neither can a salt water spring produce fresh water.

¹ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:2.

² tn Grk “will receive a greater judgment.”

³ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:2.

⁵ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:2.