Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. New Living Translation Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. English Standard Version Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. Berean Standard Bible Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. Berean Literal Bible Not many of you should be teachers my brothers, knowing that we will receive greater judgment.