James 1:5
But 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.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
4And patience hath a perfect work; that you may be perfect and entire, failing in nothing.
Cross References
Exodus 31:6And I have given him for his companion Ooliab the son of Achisamech of the tribe of Dan. And I have put wisdom in the heart of every skilful man, that they may make all things which I have commanded thee,
1 Kings 3:7And now, O Lord God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a child, and know not how to go out and come in.
2 Chronicles 1:10Give me wisdom and knowledge that I may come in and go out before thy people: for who can worthily judge this thy people, which is so great?
Proverbs 2:3For if thou shalt call for wisdom, and incline thy heart to prudence:
Proverbs 9:4Whosoever is a little one, let him come to me. And to the unwise she said:
Jeremiah 1:6And I said: Ah, ah, ah, Lord God: 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 →