James 1:5
King James Version
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.
James 1:5 in context
3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
5If 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.
6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
7For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
What does James 1:5 mean?
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Cross-references
Other passages that echo or illuminate James 1:5.
- 1 Kings 3:9Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
- Proverbs 2:6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
- Matthew 7:7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
- Proverbs 3:5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
The Book of James — summary, themes & key verses
Faith that works — practical wisdom on trials, the tongue, and living out what we believe.
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