James 3:1

Taming the Tongue

¹ My brethren, _a let not many of you become teachers, _b knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.

1. Cross References
   Matthew 23:8
   But you, do not be called 'Rabbi'; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren.
   Romans 2:21
   You, therefore, who teach another, do you not teach yourself? You who preach that a man should not steal, do you steal?
   1 Timothy 1:7
   Desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say nor the things which they affirm.
   
2. Cross References
   Luke 6:37
   Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.