James 1:5

Weymouth NT

And if any one of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask God for it, who gives with open hand to all men, and without upbraiding; and it will be given him.

Cross References

Matthew 11:20

Then began He to upbraid the towns where most of His mighty works had been done–because they had not repented.

Mark 16:14

Later still He showed Himself to the Eleven themselves whilst they were at table, and He upbraided them with their unbelief and obstinacy in not having believed those who had seen Him alive.

John 14:13

And whatever any of you ask in my name, I will do, in order that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

John 15:7

»If you continue in me and my sayings continue in you, ask what you will and it shall be done for you.«

John 4:10

»If you had known God's free gift,« replied Jesus, »and who it is that said to you, `Give me some water,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.«

2 Corinthians 2:16

to the last-named an odor of death predictive of death, and to the others an odor of life predictive of life. And for such service as this who is competent?

James 1:17

Every gift which is good, and every perfect boon, is from above, and comes down from the Father, who is the source of all Light. In Him there is no variation nor the slightest suggestion of change.

James 3:17

The wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceful, courteous, not self-willed, full of compassion and kind actions, free from favouritism and from all insincerity.

James 5:16

Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be cured. The heartfelt supplication of a righteous man exerts a mighty influence.

1 John 3:22

and whatever we ask for we obtain from Him, because we obey His commands and do the things which are pleasing in His sight.