James 1:6
But ask he in faith, and doubt nothing; for he that doubteth, is like to a wave of the sea, which is moved and borne about of the wind. (But ask he with faith, and do not doubt; for he who doubteth, is like a wave of the sea, which is moved and carried about by the wind.)
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Genesis 49:4(but) thou art shed out as water; wax thou not, for thou ascendedest on the bed of thy father, and defouledest his bed.
Mark 11:22And Jesus answered and said to them, Have ye the faith of God;
1 Timothy 2:8Therefore I will (or And so I desire), that men pray in all place (s), lifting up clean hands without wrath and strife [or disputing].
Hebrews 11:6And it is impossible to please God without faith. For it behooveth that a man coming to God, believe that he is, and that he is [a] rewarder of men that seek him.
2 Peter 2:17These be wells without water, and mists driven with whirlwinds [or and clouds driven with whirling winds], to whom the thick mist of darknesses is 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 →