James 1:5

New Living Translation

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 22:12

And may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding, that you may obey the Law of the Lord your God as you rule over Israel.

2 Chronicles 1:10

Give me the wisdom and knowledge to lead them properly, for who could possibly govern this great people of yours?”

Psalm 51:6

But you desire honesty from the womb, teaching me wisdom even there.

Exodus 31:3

I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.

Exodus 31:6

“And I have personally appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be his assistant. Moreover, I have given special skill to all the gifted craftsmen so they can make all the things I have commanded you to make:

Proverbs 8:17

“I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me.

Matthew 11:20

Then Jesus began to denounce the towns where he had done so many of his miracles, because they hadn’t repented of their sins and turned to God.

Mark 16:14

Still later he appeared to the eleven disciples as they were eating together. He rebuked them for their stubborn unbelief because they refused to believe those who had seen him after he had been raised from the dead.

John 14:13

You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father.

John 15:7

But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!

John 4:10

Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”

2 Corinthians 2:16

To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume. And who is adequate for such a task as this?

James 1:17

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.

James 5:16

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.

1 John 3:22

And we will receive from him whatever we ask because we obey him and do the things that please him.