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James 1:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for James 1:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 1 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
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Commentary on James 1:5
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. The verb "lack" (leipetai, λείπεται) links back to verse 4, showing that wisdom is the chief deficit trials expose. James calls believers to "ask" (aiteitō, αἰτείτω) in the present imperative, persevering in request, confident that God gives liberally. The noun "wisdom" is sophia (σοφία)—not mere intellect but skillful, God-fearing living that integrates doctrine and obedience.God "giveth generously" (haplōs, ἁπλῶς) meaning with single-hearted sincerity, and He "upbra...
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Cross-References for James 1:5
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“if you call out for discernment”
“and my words remain in you”
“and you shall go and pray to me”
“and don't lean on your own understanding.”
“that”
“that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this your people”
“then peaceful”
“that will I do”
“Yahweh my God”