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. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge so. Exodus 5:2 Exodus 15:9 2 Kings 19:22-24 Job 21:14, 15 Job 22:17 Psalm 10:3 Psalm 12:2-4 Psalm 17:10 Psalm 52:1, 2 Psalm 73:8, 9 Proverbs 12:18 Proverbs 15:2 Proverbs 18:21 Jeremiah 9:3-8 Jeremiah 18:18 Ezekiel 28:2 Ezekiel 29:3 Daniel 3:15 Daniel 4:30 2 Peter 2:18 Jude 1:16 Revelation 13:5, 6 matter. Chapter Outline 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. Jump to Previous Ablaze Aflame Boasteth Boasts Credit Fire Forest Great Greatly Insignificant Kindle Kindles Kindleth Likewise Little Makes Matter Member Mere Part Remember Small Spark Spread Tongue Way WoodJump to Next Ablaze Aflame Boasteth Boasts Credit Fire Forest Great Greatly Insignificant Kindle Kindles Kindleth Likewise Little Makes Matter Member Mere Part Remember Small Spark Spread Tongue Way Wood |
Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire! King James Bible Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! Holman Christian Standard Bible So too, though the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts great things. Consider how large a forest a small fire ignites. International Standard Version In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it can boast of great achievements. A huge forest can be set on fire by a little flame. NET Bible So too the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it has great pretensions. Think how small a flame sets a huge forest ablaze. Aramaic Bible in Plain English In this way, also, the tongue is a small member and has dominion; even a small fire kindles a great forest. Links James 3:5 NIVJames 3:5 NLT James 3:5 ESV James 3:5 NASB James 3:5 KJV James 3:5 Bible Apps James 3:5 Parallel James 3:5 Biblia Paralela James 3:5 Chinese Bible James 3:5 French Bible James 3:5 German Bible James 3:5 Commentaries Bible Hub |