James (Jacob) 3:1

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

My{G3450} brethren{G80}, be{G1096}{(G5737)} not{G3361} many{G4183} masters{G1320}, knowing{G1492}{(G5761)} that{G3754} we shall receive{G2983}{(G5695)} the greater{G3187} condemnation{G2917}.

Strong's King James

(1) Let not many become teachers, my brothers! Knowing that they will receive a greater condemnation

The F.O.G

[1] My brothers and sisters, not many of you should aspire to be teachers in the church, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

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

Young's Literal Translation

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James (Jacob) 3:1

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James (Jacob) 3:1