James 3:2

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.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For we all go wrong in a number of things. If a man never makes a slip in his talk, then he is a complete man and able to keep all his body in control.
- Basic English Bible

We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

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

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.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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.
- English Revised Version

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.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for James 3:2

3:2 The same is able to bridle the whole body - That is, the whole man. And doubtless some are able to do this, and so are in this sense perfect.