Translation Comparison

James 3:1

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse James 3:1 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse James 3:1 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
American Standard VersionASV	Be not many of you teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Be ye not many masters, my brethren, knowing that you receive the greater judgment.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Be not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive greater judgment.
English Revised VersionERV	Be not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
World English BibleWEB	Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	Many teachers become not, my brethren, having known that greater judgment we shall receive,
American King James VersionAKJV	My brothers, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	Do not be eager, my brethren, for many among you to become teachers; for you know that we teachers shall undergo severer judgement.

King James Bible

KJV

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

American Standard Version

ASV

Be not many of you teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Be ye not many masters, my brethren, knowing that you receive the greater judgment.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Be not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive greater judgment.

English Revised Version

ERV

Be not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

World English Bible

WEB

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Many teachers become not, my brethren, having known that greater judgment we shall receive,

American King James Version

AKJV

My brothers, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Do not be eager, my brethren, for many among you to become teachers; for you know that we teachers shall undergo severer judgement.