James 1:5-8

5 But if any of you 1lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and [a]without reproach, and 2it will be given to him.
6 But he must 3ask in faith 4without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, 5driven and tossed by the wind.
7 For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord,
8 being a [b]6double-minded man, 7unstable in all his ways.

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Cross References 7

  • 1. 1 Kings 3:9f; James 3:17
  • 2. Matthew 7:7
  • 3. Matthew 21:21
  • 4. Mark 11:23; Acts 10:20
  • 5. Matthew 14:28-31; Ephesians 4:14
  • 6. James 4:8
  • 7. 2 Peter 2:14

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Lit "does not reproach"
  • [b]. Or "doubting, hesitating"
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