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# we all stumble
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James speaks of himself, other teachers, and the readers, so the word "we" is inclusive. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-exclusive]])
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# stumble
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Sinning is spoken of as if it were stumbling while walking. Alternate translation: "fail" or "sin" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# does not stumble in words
"does not sin by saying wrong things"
# he is a perfect man
"he is spiritually mature"
# control even his whole body
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James is referring to one's heart, emotions, and actions. Alternate translation: "control all his behavior" or "control all his actions" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-synecdoche]])
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