James 1:6

But let him ask in faith, doubting not: for he that doubts, is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind, and tossed.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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

5Now, if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him.

7For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing from the Lord.

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Cross References

Mark 11:22And Jesus answered and said to them: Have faith in God.

1 Timothy 2:8I will, therefore, that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation.

Hebrews 11:6But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.

2 Peter 2:17These men are fountains without water, clouds driven by a tempest, for whom the gloom of darkness is reserved forever.

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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