According to James, a fully developed man does not stumble in what he says. Speech is an indicator of the inner nature of a person, revealing the heart.

The word here rendered offend, means to stumble, to fall; then to err, to fail in duty; and the meaning here is, that all were liable to commit error, and that ...

No man lives without sin; in many, in most, if not in all things, a good man himself does, he sins; and this extends to the most solemn services, and best ...

24 авг. 2015 г. · James' point is that we all make mistakes and sin, and we all need self-control to bridle our body and make it submit to the Spirit rather than the flesh.

4 окт. 2000 г. · The word “stumble” means trip, fall. Every Christian makes false steps and fail somewhere along the line. No one is without moral lapse or flaw.

1 мая 2022 г. · James 3:2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.

David Guzik commentary on James 3, in which James gives a word of warning to the teachers to tame the tongue and seek wisdom.

3:2 There are many things in which we all slip up; but if a man never slips up in his speech, he is a perfect man, able to keep the whole body also on the rein.

This passage admonishes us to be mindful of the weight our words carry, as they can lead to great harm or good, displaying our true nature.