James 1:6

But he must ask in faith without doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven by the wind and tossed about.

Text-Critical English 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, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him.

7That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.

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Cross References

Mark 11:22In response Jesus said to them, “Have faith in God.

1 Timothy 2:8Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.

Hebrews 11:6And without faith it is impossible to please God, for anyone who comes to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

2 Peter 2:17These men are springs without water, clouds driven by a storm, for whom the thick gloom of darkness has been reserved forever.

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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