James 1:6

But let him ask in faith, without wavering; for he who wavers is like a surge of the sea, wind-driven and tossed.

Montgomery New Testament

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 one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask it from the God who gives to all men freely and without upbraiding; and it will be given to him.

7Such a man need not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord,

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Cross References

Mark 11:22"Take hold on God’s faithfulness," said Jesus to them in reply.

1 Timothy 2:8My wish, then, is that in every place the men should offer prayer, lifting up holy hands, free from anger and disputation;

Hebrews 11:6now without faith it is impossible to please him; for he who comes to God must believe that he is, and that he ever rewards those who are seeking.

2 Peter 2:17Such men are like waterless springs, or mists storm-driven; for them the blackness of darkness has been reserved.

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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