James 1:5

But if any one of you is wanting in wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it will be given him.

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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

4But let endurance have a perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting in nothing.

6But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting; for he that doubteth is like a wave of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.

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Cross References

Proverbs 2:3For if thou wilt call aloud to knowledge, And lift up thy voice to understanding,—

Proverbs 9:4“Whoever is simple, let him turn in hither!” To him that is void of understanding she saith,

Jeremiah 1:6Then said I, Alas, O Lord Jehovah! Behold, I am not able to 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 →

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