James 1:6

But he should ask with faith, doubting nothing. For he who doubts is like a wave on the ocean, which is moved about by the wind and carried away;

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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

5But if anyone among you is in need of wisdom, let him petition God, who gives abundantly to all without reproach, and it shall be given to him.

7then a man should not consider that he would receive anything from the Lord.

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Cross References

Genesis 49:4You are being poured out like water, may you not increase. For you climbed onto your father’s bed, and you defiled his resting place.

Mark 11:22And in response, Jesus said to them: “Have the faith of God.

1 Timothy 2:8Therefore, I want men to pray in every place, lifting up pure hands, without anger or dissension.

Hebrews 11:6But without faith, it is impossible to please God. For whoever approaches God must believe that he exists, and that he rewards those who seek him.

2 Peter 2:17These ones are like fountains without water, and like clouds stirred up by whirlwinds. For them, the mist of darkness is reserved.

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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