Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
James 4:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for James 4:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 4 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. lusts: or, pleasures”
James 4:3 (KJV)
Commentary on James 4:3
Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. You ask and do not receive because you ask amiss (kakōs, κακῶς), spending it on pleasures (hēdonais, ἡδοναῖς). Prayer motives matter. Self-indulgent requests hinder answers.Reformed prayer emphasizes alignment with God's glory. James critiques utilitarian prayer that treats God as servant of our pleasures rather than Lord to be obeyed.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for James 4:3
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“that”
“we receive from him”
“without any doubting”
“From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence”
“but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”
“but he will not answer them. Yes”
“the Lord wouldn't have listened.”
“but none gives answer”
“he will also cry out”
“as he called”