James 1:6

But let him ask in faith, doubting nothing. For anyone who doubts is like a wave in the sea that is driven by the wind and tossed around.

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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

5But if any of you needs wisdom, let him ask for it from God, the one who gives generously and without rebuke to all who ask, and he will give it to him.

7For that person must not think that he will receive anything from the Lord.

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Cross References

Genesis 49:4Uncontrollable as rushing water, 1 you will not have the preeminence, 1 because you went up to your father's bed. 1 Then you defiled it; you went up to my couch. 1

Mark 11:22Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God.

1 Timothy 2:8Therefore, I want men in every place to pray and to lift up holy hands without anger or arguing.

Hebrews 11:6Now without faith it is impossible to please him. For it is necessary that anyone coming to God must believe that he exists and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

2 Peter 2:17These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. The gloom of thick darkness is reserved for them.

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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