James 1:5

If any of you need wisdom, ask God, who gives generously to everyone without holding back.

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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

4Let your endurance become as strong as possible, so that you will be completely mature, without any shortcomings.

6But when you ask, remember to trust in God—don't have any doubts. Someone who doubts is like the crashing waves of the sea, tossed about and driven by the wind.

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Cross References

Exodus 31:6I have also chosen Oholiab, son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan, to help him. I have also given all the craftsmen the skills needed to make everything that I have ordered you to make:

1 Kings 3:7Now, Lord God, you have made me king in place of my father David. But I am like an inexperienced young boy who doesn't know what to do.

2 Chronicles 1:10Please give me wisdom and knowledge to lead this people—for who can rule with justice this great people of yours?”

Proverbs 2:3if you cry out for insight and call loudly for help in understanding;

Proverbs 9:4“Everybody who needs to learn, come and see me!” To people who don't have any sense she says,

Jeremiah 1:6“Oh no, Lord God!” I replied. “I really don't know how to speak in public because I'm still too young!”

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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