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. 6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you... Read verse in New International Version
Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it.English Standard VersionYou desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask.Berean Standard BibleYou crave what you do not ...
Study Bible Book ◦ Chapter Ask, and it will be given to you;This phrase emphasizes the importance of prayer and reliance on God. In the cultural context of the time, asking was a common practice in teacher-student relationships, where students would ask questions to gain wisdom. This ...
33How great are God's riches! How deep are his wisdom and knowledge! Who can explain his decisions? Who can understand his ways?34As the scripture says, “Who knows the mind of the Lord? Who is able to give him advice? 35Who has ever given him anything, ...
This is to be understood of asking of God in prayer, for such things as are wanting; whether of a temporal nature, as food and raiment, which Christ, in the former chapter, had warned against an immoderate and anxious concern for; or of a spiritual nature, as grace, and wisdom to beh...
Day 2: From Stars to Cells, God’s Wisdom Is Everywhere “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”– Psalm 139:14 (NIV) From Galaxies to Cells — Wonder at Every Scale ...
22Since Jews indeed ask for signs, and Greeks seek wisdom; 哥林多前书 1:22 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW) 22Jews ask for miraculous signs, and Greeks look for wisdom, 哥林多前书 1:22 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) ...
The last two questions, why should I or should I not do something, get to why God would have us choose a particular action. Is there a commandment involved? Could God’s glory or my testimony be at stake? Is this a wisdom issue? Is there a biblical principle that I need to follow?
in Jesus Christ for salvation from sin, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us. The verb in this passage is passive. This isn’t something we do – although we can fight against the Holy Spirit’s work. Our passage today tells us that we need to walk in wisdom understanding God’s ...