Verse 3.— Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths. This is a well-known daily occurrence among men. By the use of the bit the movement of the horse is controlled. The horse obeys us. By it we turn the whole body of the horse as we may desire. Now, the bit is a little thing when compared with the size of the horse, yet much is accom­plished by it We have the apostle's idea, and soon we will see how he applies his comparison.