James 1:5 asv — But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be g…

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"But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. "

— James 1:5, American Standard Version

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James 1 — Context

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Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations;

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knowing that the proving of your faith worketh patience.

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And let patience have its perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing.

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But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

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But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.

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For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord;

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a doubleminded man, unstable in all his ways.

James 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 1:5 say?
James 1:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. ”
Where is James 1:5 in the Bible?
James 1:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 1, verse 5.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 1:5.
What translation should I read James 1:5 in?
James 1:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 1:5?
James 1:5 reads (ASV): “But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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