John Bengel Commentary - James 3:1 - 3:1

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John Bengel Commentary - James 3:1 - 3:1


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Jam 3:1. Μὴ πολλοὶ, not many) A rightly governed tongue is rarely found. Jam 3:2, all. There ought therefore to be few teachers. Comp. Rom 15:18. In accordance with this principle also, he who acts as teacher ought not to be too much given to speaking.-γίνεσθε, be) of your own accord.-μεῖζον κρίμα, greater condemnation) on account of more numerous offences. Comp. Wis 6:5. [For we shall have to render an account of all our words.-V. g.]