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James 3:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Hey everyone, don't all rush to become teachers or leaders, because here's the thing — those of us who teach will be judged way more strictly.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

With great influence comes great responsibility — and stricter judgment.

📜 Historical ContextWhy was this verse written?

The Epistle of James was written by James, likely the brother of Jesus, to Jewish Christians dispersed throughout the Roman Empire during the mid-1st century CE.

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