James 3:1

The Power of the Tongue

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

James 4:17

4:17 So whoever knows what is good to do and does not do it is guilty of sin.


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

tn Grk “will receive a greater judgment.”

tn Or “knows how to do what is good.”

tn Grk “to him it is sin.”