Bible verse
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
James 3:1 · BSB
The verses around it, from James 3.
1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
2 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.
3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.
4 Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.
5 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.
KJV
My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
ASV
Be not many of you teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.
ERV
Be not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.
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