James 1:6

But let him ask in faith, doubting nothing, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven by wind and tossed about.

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In The King James Version

But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

In Context

5And if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask from God who gives to all generously and not reproaching, and it will be given to him.

7For that man should not think that he will receive anything from the Lord,

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Cross References

Genesis 49:4Boiling over as water, thou shall not have the pre-eminence, because thou went up to thy father's bed, then thou defiled it; he went up to my couch.

Mark 11:22And having answered, Jesus says to them, Have faith in God.

1 Timothy 2:8I desire therefore the men to pray in every place, lifting up devout hands, apart from anger and argument.

Hebrews 11:6And apart from faith it is impossible to please him. For he who comes to God must believe that he is, and becomes a rewarder of those who search for him.

2 Peter 2:17These men are waterless wells, and clouds driven by a fierce wind, for whom the gloom of darkness has been reserved into an age.

Matthew Henry on James 1:3-13

Necessity of Faith and Patience; Evil of Indecision. ( a. d. 61.) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea… Read the whole commentary →

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