Translation Comparison

James 3:2

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The verse James 3:2 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 3:2 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
American Standard VersionASV	For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man. He is able also with a bridle to lead about the whole body.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	For we all often offend. If any one offend not in word, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body too.
English Revised VersionERV	For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For in many things we all offend. If any man offendeth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.
World English BibleWEB	For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn't stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	for we all make many stumbles; if any one in word doth not stumble, this one is a perfect man, able to bridle also the whole body;
American King James VersionAKJV	For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	For we often stumble and fall, all of us. If there is any one who never stumbles in speech, that man has reached maturity of character and is able to curb his whole nature.

King James Bible

KJV

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

American Standard Version

ASV

For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man. He is able also with a bridle to lead about the whole body.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For we all often offend. If any one offend not in word, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body too.

English Revised Version

ERV

For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For in many things we all offend. If any man offendeth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.

World English Bible

WEB

For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn't stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

for we all make many stumbles; if any one in word doth not stumble, this one is a perfect man, able to bridle also the whole body;

American King James Version

AKJV

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

For we often stumble and fall, all of us. If there is any one who never stumbles in speech, that man has reached maturity of character and is able to curb his whole nature.

King James Bible

KJV

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

American Standard Version

ASV

For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man. He is able also with a bridle to lead about the whole body.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For we all often offend. If any one offend not in word, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body too.

English Revised Version

ERV

For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For in many things we all offend. If any man offendeth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.

World English Bible

WEB

For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn't stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

for we all make many stumbles; if any one in word doth not stumble, this one is a perfect man, able to bridle also the whole body;

American King James Version

AKJV

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

For we often stumble and fall, all of us. If there is any one who never stumbles in speech, that man has reached maturity of character and is able to curb his whole nature.