James 1:6

But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea, which is moved and carried about by the wind.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 of you want wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all men abundantly, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

7Therefore let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

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Cross References

Genesis 49:4Thou art poured out as water, grow thou not: because thou wentest up to thy father's bed, and didst defile his couch.

Mark 11:22And Jesus answering, saith to them: Have the faith of God.

1 Timothy 2:8I will therefore that men pray in every place, lifting up pure hands, without anger and contention.

Hebrews 11:6But without faith it is impossible to please God. For he that cometh to God, must believe that he is, and is a rewarder to them that seek him.

2 Peter 2:17These are fountains without water, and clouds tossed with whirlwinds, to whom 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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