Thematic Bible
James 3:1 (show verse)
Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment,
James 3:2 (show verse)
for we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature man who is also able to control his whole body.
Conversation » Speech, admonitions concerning
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Control of the tongue
Perfection » Implies » Purity and holiness in speech
Speech » Admonitions concerning
Speech/communication » The tongue
Speech/communication » Bridling your tongue
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » Over the tongue
Words » Of the complete man, gentle
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Control of the tongue
Perfection » Implies » Purity and holiness in speech
Speech » Admonitions concerning
Speech/communication » The tongue
Speech/communication » Bridling your tongue
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » Over the tongue
Words » Of the complete man, gentle
James 3:3 (show verse)
Now when we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we also guide the whole animal.
James 3:4 (show verse)
And consider ships: Though very large and driven by fierce winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs.
ship » Equipped with » A helm
Ships » Parts of, mentioned » The rudder or helm
Ships » Described as » Large
Ships » Governed and directed by the helm
Speech/communication » The tongue
Speech/communication » Bridling your tongue
Wind » Tempestuous » Drives about the largest ships
Wind » Violent » Fierce wind
Ships » Parts of, mentioned » The rudder or helm
Ships » Described as » Large
Ships » Governed and directed by the helm
Speech/communication » The tongue
Speech/communication » Bridling your tongue
Wind » Tempestuous » Drives about the largest ships
Wind » Violent » Fierce wind
James 3:5 (show verse)
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.
James 3:6 (show verse)
And the tongue is a fire. The tongue, a world of unrighteousness, is placed among the parts of our bodies. It pollutes the whole body, sets the course of life on fire, and is set on fire by hell.
Defilement » Of sin
Defilement » What defiles a man
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Evil » Speech evil speaking » General references to
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Warnings against
Evil » Speaking » Warnings against
Fire » Illustrative of » The tongue
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Speaking, evil » General references to
Speaking, evil » Warnings against
Speech » Evil, general references to
Speech/communication » The tongue
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Defilement » What defiles a man
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Evil » Speech evil speaking » General references to
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Warnings against
Evil » Speaking » Warnings against
Fire » Illustrative of » The tongue
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Speaking, evil » General references to
Speaking, evil » Warnings against
Speech » Evil, general references to
Speech/communication » The tongue
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
James 3:7 (show verse)
Every sea creature, reptile, bird, or animal is tamed and has been tamed by man,
Animals » Habits of
Animals » Man's dominion over the natural world
Beasts » Subjection of
Beasts » Described as » Capable of being tamed
Birds » Man's dominion over
Birds » Domesticated
Birds » Can all be tamed
Dominion » Christ's » Man's
Exaltation » Under the special protection of jehovah of man » Dominion of, over the natural world
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Pre-eminence of, over other creatures
Man » A social being » Dominion of
Man's » Dominion
Serpents » All kinds of, can be tamed
Speech/communication » The tongue
Animals » Man's dominion over the natural world
Beasts » Subjection of
Beasts » Described as » Capable of being tamed
Birds » Man's dominion over
Birds » Domesticated
Birds » Can all be tamed
Dominion » Christ's » Man's
Exaltation » Under the special protection of jehovah of man » Dominion of, over the natural world
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Pre-eminence of, over other creatures
Man » A social being » Dominion of
Man's » Dominion
Serpents » All kinds of, can be tamed
Speech/communication » The tongue
James 3:8 (show verse)
but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
James 3:9 (show verse)
We praise our Lord and Father with it, and we curse men who are made in God’s likeness with it.
Cursing » General references to
God » Hand of » Image of, in man
Image » Figurative » Man created in, of God
divine Image » Man made in the divine image
Man » Knowledge limited strength limited » Made in the image of God
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Made in the divine image
Man » Created in the image of God
Man » Created » After the likeness of God
Servants » Servants not being able to serve two masters
Speech/communication » The tongue
God » Hand of » Image of, in man
Image » Figurative » Man created in, of God
divine Image » Man made in the divine image
Man » Knowledge limited strength limited » Made in the image of God
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Made in the divine image
Man » Created in the image of God
Man » Created » After the likeness of God
Servants » Servants not being able to serve two masters
Speech/communication » The tongue
James 3:10 (show verse)
Praising and cursing come out of the same mouth. My brothers, these things should not be this way.
James 3:11 (show verse)
Does a spring pour out sweet and bitter water from the same opening?
James 3:12 (show verse)
Can a fig tree produce olives, my brothers, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a saltwater spring yield fresh water.
James 3:13 (show verse)
Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.
Christian conduct » Advice concerning
Confusion » Where confusion is
Envy » The place where envy exists
Evil » Where evil is
Life » Christ » Consistent life
Meekness » General references to » Essential in hearing
Meekness » Saints should » Exhibit, in conduct, &c
Strife » The place where strife exists
Wisdom » The wisdom of the world
Works, good » Saints » Should manifest, with meekness
Confusion » Where confusion is
Envy » The place where envy exists
Evil » Where evil is
Life » Christ » Consistent life
Meekness » General references to » Essential in hearing
Meekness » Saints should » Exhibit, in conduct, &c
Strife » The place where strife exists
Wisdom » The wisdom of the world
Works, good » Saints » Should manifest, with meekness
James 3:14 (show verse)
But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t brag and deny the truth.
James 3:15 (show verse)
Such wisdom does not come from above but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
James 3:16 (show verse)
For where envy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every kind of evil.
Confusion » Where confusion is
Envy » The place where envy exists
Envy » Leads to every evil work
Evil » Words evil words of men » Works
Evil » Results of » Deeds
Evil » Where evil is
Strife » Causes of » Foolish questions
Strife » The place where strife exists
Strife » Leads to » Confusion and every evil work
Wisdom » The wisdom of the world
Works » Evil
Envy » The place where envy exists
Envy » Leads to every evil work
Evil » Words evil words of men » Works
Evil » Results of » Deeds
Evil » Where evil is
Strife » Causes of » Foolish questions
Strife » The place where strife exists
Strife » Leads to » Confusion and every evil work
Wisdom » The wisdom of the world
Works » Evil
James 3:17 (show verse)
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without favoritism and hypocrisy.
Bearing fruit » What is full of good fruits
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
Fruitfulness » Degrees of
Gentleness » General references to
Gentleness » Exhortations to
Holy spirit » Fruits of » The product of heavenly wisdom
Hypocrisy » What lacks hypocrisy
Meekness » A characteristic of wisdom
Mercy » What is full of mercy
Nation » Spiritual » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
Peace » Results from » Heavenly wisdom
Peaceableness » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
Purity » What is pure
Righteousness » Fruits of » Product of » Heavenly wisdom
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Peaceableness, the righteous cultivate the spirit of
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
The counselors of peace » What is peace
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Full of spiritual fruits
Works, good » Called » Good fruits
Works, good » Heavenly wisdom is full of
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
Fruitfulness » Degrees of
Gentleness » General references to
Gentleness » Exhortations to
Holy spirit » Fruits of » The product of heavenly wisdom
Hypocrisy » What lacks hypocrisy
Meekness » A characteristic of wisdom
Mercy » What is full of mercy
Nation » Spiritual » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
Peace » Results from » Heavenly wisdom
Peaceableness » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
Purity » What is pure
Righteousness » Fruits of » Product of » Heavenly wisdom
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Peaceableness, the righteous cultivate the spirit of
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
The counselors of peace » What is peace
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Full of spiritual fruits
Works, good » Called » Good fruits
Works, good » Heavenly wisdom is full of
James 3:18 (show verse)
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.