James 1:8
a soul-split man [is] unstable in all his ways.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
In Context
7for do not let that man suppose that he will receive anything from the LORD—
9And let the brother who is low rejoice in his exaltation,
Cross References
2 Kings 17:33They are fearing YHWH, and they are serving their gods, according to the custom of the nations from where they removed them.
Isaiah 29:13And the Lord says: “Because this people has drawn near with its mouth, || And they have honored Me with its lips, || And it has put its heart far off from Me, || And their fear of Me is a precept taught by men!
Hosea 10:2Their heart has been divided, now they are guilty, || He breaks down their altars, || He destroys their standing-pillars.
Matthew 6:24None is able to serve two lords, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to the one, and despise the other; you are not able to serve God and wealth.
2 Peter 2:14having eyes full of adultery, and unable to cease from sin, enticing unstable souls, having a heart exercised in covetousnesses, children of a curse,
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 →