James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and reproaches not; and it shall be given him.
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4But let patience have her perfect work, that all of you may be perfect and entire, lacking nothing.
Cross References
Exodus 31:6And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded you;
1 Kings 3:7And now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.
2 Chronicles 1:10Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this your people, that is so great?
Proverbs 2:3Yea, if you cry after knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding;
Proverbs 9:4Whoso is simple, let him turn in here: as for him that wants understanding, she says to him,
Jeremiah 1:6Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot 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 →