James 1:6

but 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;

Darby Translation

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 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:

7for let not that man think that he shall receive anything from the Lord;

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Cross References

Genesis 49:4Impetuous as the waters, thou shalt have no pre-eminence; Because thou wentest up to thy father's couch: Then defiledst thou [it]: he went up to my bed.

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

1 Timothy 2:8I will therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up pious hands, without wrath or reasoning.

Hebrews 11:6But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]. For he that draws near to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them who seek him out.

2 Peter 2:17These are springs without water, and mists driven by storm, to whom the gloom of darkness is reserved [for ever].

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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