James 1:6

But let him ask in faith, doubting nothing, for he that doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.

English Majority Text (NT)

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

5If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it shall be given to him.

7For let not that man suppose that he shall receive anything from the Lord;

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Cross References

Mark 11:22So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God.

1 Timothy 2:8I desire therefore that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Hebrews 11:6And without faith it is impossible to please God, for it is necessary for the one approaching God to believe that He is, and that He becomes a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

2 Peter 2:17These are waterless wells, clouds being driven by a storm, for whom the darkness of the netherworld has been reserved forever. 1 The Deceptions of False Teachers

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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