en_tn/jas/03/02.md

we all stumble

James speaks of himself, other teachers, and the readers, so the word "we" is inclusive. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive)

stumble

Sinning is spoken of as if it were stumbling while walking. AT: "fail" or "sin" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

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

James is referring to one's heart, emotions, and actions. AT: "control his behavior" or "control his actions" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)