James 1:7
For let not that man think that he shall receive anything from the Lord—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
In Context
8A two-souled man, unstable in all his ways.
Cross References
Proverbs 15:8The sacrifice of lawless men, is an abomination to Yahweh, but, the prayer of the upright, is his delight.
Isaiah 1:15Even when ye spread forth your open palms, I hide mine eyes from you; Yea, though ye multiply prayers, I am not hearkening,—Your hands, with deeds of blood, are filled.
James 4:3Ye ask and receive not, because that, basely, ye ask, in order that, in your pleasures, ye may spend [it].
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 →