Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. New Living Translation Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. English Standard Version Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. Berean Standard Bible Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. Berean Literal Bible Not many of you should be teachers my brothers, knowing that we will receive greater judgment. King James Bible My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. New King James Version My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. New American Standard Bible Do not become teachers in large numbers, my brothers, since you know that we who are teachers will incur a stricter judgment. NASB 1995 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. NASB 1977 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment. Legacy Standard Bible Do not, many of you, become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment. Amplified Bible Not many [of you] should become teachers [serving in an official teaching capacity], my brothers and sisters, for you know that we [who are teachers] will be judged by a higher standard [because we have assumed greater accountability and more condemnation if we teach incorrectly]. Christian Standard Bible Not many should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we will receive a stricter judgment. Holman Christian Standard Bible Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment, American Standard Version Be not many of you teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment. Contemporary English Version My friends, we should not all try to become teachers. In fact, teachers will be judged more strictly than others. English Revised Version Be not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment. GOD'S WORD® Translation Brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers. You know that we who teach will be judged more severely. Good News Translation My friends, not many of you should become teachers. As you know, we teachers will be judged with greater strictness than others. International Standard Version Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more severely than others. Majority Standard Bible Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. NET Bible Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, because you know that we will be judged more strictly. New Heart English Bible Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment. Webster's Bible Translation My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. Weymouth New Testament Do not be eager, my brethren, for many among you to become teachers; for you know that we teachers shall undergo severer judgement. World English Bible Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo not let many be teachers, my brothers, having known that we will receive greater judgment, Berean Literal Bible Not many of you should be teachers my brothers, knowing that we will receive greater judgment. Young's Literal Translation Many teachers become not, my brethren, having known that greater judgment we shall receive, Smith's Literal Translation Be ye not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe ye not many masters, my brethren, knowing that you receive the greater judgment. Catholic Public Domain Version My brothers, not many of you should choose to become teachers, knowing that you shall receive a stricter judgment. New American Bible Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you realize that we will be judged more strictly, New Revised Standard Version Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMY brethren, do not allow doubtful teachers among you; but know, that we are under a great judgment. Aramaic Bible in Plain English There should not be many teachers among you, my brethren, but you should know that we will incur greater judgment, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentMy brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. Godbey New Testament Be ye not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment. Haweis New Testament MY brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive a severer judgment. Mace New Testament My brethren, don't affect many of you to be doctors, considering, that those of us who are such, shall be tried with the greater severity. Weymouth New Testament Do not be eager, my brethren, for many among you to become teachers; for you know that we teachers shall undergo severer judgement. Worrell New Testament My brethren, become not many of you teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment. Worsley New Testament My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we who are such shall pass a stricter trial than others: for in many things we all offend; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Taming the Tongue1Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We 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.… Cross References Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” 1 Timothy 1:7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert. Romans 2:21 you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal? 1 Corinthians 12:28-29 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. / Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. 1 Peter 5:2-3 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. Luke 12:48 But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded. 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. / If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, ... 2 Timothy 2:15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth. Matthew 23:8-10 But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. / And do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. / Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ. 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. / Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. Ezekiel 3:17-18 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. / If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood. Jeremiah 23:1-2 “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” declares the LORD. / Therefore this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the shepherds who tend My people: “You have scattered My flock and driven them away, and have not attended to them. Behold, I will attend to you for the evil of your deeds, declares the LORD. Malachi 2:7-8 For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts. / But you have departed from the way, and your instruction has caused many to stumble. You have violated the covenant of Levi,” says the LORD of Hosts. Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Treasury of Scripture My brothers, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. be. Malachi 2:12 The LORD will cut off the man that doeth this, the master and the scholar, out of the tabernacles of Jacob, and him that offereth an offering unto the LORD of hosts. Matthew 9:11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? Matthew 10:24 The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. knowing. Leviticus 10:3 Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace. Ezekiel 3:17,18 Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me… Ezekiel 33:7-9 So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me… condemnation. Matthew 7:1,2 Judge not, that ye be not judged… Matthew 23:14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. 1 Corinthians 11:29-32 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body… Jump to Previous Condemnation Eager Greater Hardly Heavier Incur Judged Judgement Judgment Masters Others Receive Severer Teach Teachers UndergoJump to Next Condemnation Eager Greater Hardly Heavier Incur Judged Judgement Judgment Masters Others Receive Severer Teach Teachers UndergoJames 3 1. We are not rashly or arrogantly to reprove others;5. but rather to bridle the tongue, a little member, 9. but a powerful instrument of much good, and great harm. 13. The truly wise are mild and peaceable, without envy and strife. Not many of you should become teachers The phrase "Not many of you should become teachers" serves as a cautionary directive. In the early Christian church, the role of a teacher was highly esteemed, yet James warns against a rush to assume this position. The Greek word for "teachers" is "didaskaloi," which implies not just imparting knowledge but also shaping the moral and spiritual lives of others. Historically, teachers held significant influence, and with that influence came great responsibility. James is urging discernment and humility, recognizing that the desire to teach should be accompanied by a sober understanding of the weight of the role. my brothers because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly (1) Warning. Be not many teachers. The warning is parallel to that of our Lord in Matthew 23:8, seq., "Be not ye called Rabbi; for one is your Teacher [διδάσκαλος, and not, as Textus Receptus, καθηγητής], and all ye are brethren." Comp. also 'Pirqe Aboth,' 1:11, "Shemaiah said, Love work and hate lordship (הרבנות)." The readiness of the Jews to take upon them the office of teachers and to set up as "guides of the blind, teachers of babes," etc., is alluded to by St. Paul in Romans 2:17, seq., and such a passage as 1 Corinthians 14:26, seq., denotes not merely the presence of a similar tendency among Christians, but also the opportunity given for its exercise in the Church. (2) Reason for the warning. Knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment (ληψόμεθα). By the use of the first person, St. James includes himself, thus giving a remarkable proof of humility. (The Vulgate, missing this, has wrongly sumitis.) Comp. vers. 2, 9, where also he uses the first person, with great delicacy of feeling not separating himself from those whose conduct he denounces. Μεῖζον κρίμα. The form of expression recalls our Lord's saying of the Pharisees, "These shall receive greater condemnation (περισσότερον κρίμα) " (Mark 12:40; Luke 20:47). Greek NotΜὴ (Mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. many [of you] πολλοὶ (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. should become γίνεσθε (ginesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. teachers, διδάσκαλοι (didaskaloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1320: A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. [because] you know εἰδότες (eidotes) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. we [ who teach ] will be λημψόμεθα (lēmpsometha) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Plural Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. judged κρίμα (krima) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2917: From krino; a decision ('crime'). more strictly. μεῖζον (meizon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense. Links James 3:1 NIVJames 3:1 NLT James 3:1 ESV James 3:1 NASB James 3:1 KJV James 3:1 BibleApps.com James 3:1 Biblia Paralela James 3:1 Chinese Bible James 3:1 French Bible James 3:1 Catholic Bible NT Letters: James 3:1 Let not many of you be teachers (Ja Jas. Jam) |
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