James 1:5

But if any one of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all freely and reproaches not, and it shall be given to him:

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

4But let endurance have [its] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

6but let him ask in faith, nothing doubting. For he that doubts is like a wave of the sea driven by the wind and tossed about;

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Cross References

Exodus 31:6And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of every one that is wise-hearted have I given wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee

1 Kings 3:7And now, Jehovah my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father; and I am but a little child: I know not to go out and to come in.

2 Chronicles 1:10Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this thy great people?

Proverbs 2:3yea, if thou criest after discernment [and] liftest up thy voice to understanding;

Proverbs 9:4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. To him that is void of understanding, she saith,

Jeremiah 1:6And I said, Alas, Lord Jehovah! behold, I cannot speak; for I am a child.

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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