James 1:5

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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.

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2 Corinthians 2:16

Let

And upbraideth

Matthew 11:20

Mark 16:14

Luke 15:20

Bible References

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by the one my preaching is taken as a deadly poison, to the other it is a reviving potion. and who is so sufficient for such a commission?

Let

every thing that is valuable, every gift that leads to perfection is deriv'd from heaven, it descends from that original light, which knows no change, no shadow, or decline:

but wisdom deriv'd from heaven is first dispassionate, then pacific, equitable, and obsequious: full of beneficence, and all social virtue, free from partiality, and hypocrisy.

confess then to one another the offences you have committed, and pray for one another, that you may be healed; the fervent prayer of a virtuous man has great influence.

Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and the door shall be opened.

I tell you likewise, ask, and it shall be given: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and the door shall be opened.

Jesus answered her, if you knew the dispensation of God, and who it is that says to you, give me to drink; you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water.

and if in my name ye shall ask any thing of the father, whereby he may be glorified by the son, I will effect it.

if ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask what ye will, and you shall obtain it.

tho' then you cannot ask any thing of me in person, whatever ye shall ask the father in my name, I assure you he will grant it.

whatever we ask, we shall receive it of him, because we keep his commandments, and do what is agreeable to him.

Besides, we have this confidence in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he will hear us.

And upbraideth

Then he began to upbraid the towns where most of his miracles were wrought, for their not being converts.

afterwards he appear'd to the eleven, as they were all sitting at table, and he reproved them for their incredulity and obstinacy in not giving credit to those, who had seen him after his resurrection.

so he departed and went to his father. but while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him, and mov'd with compassion, ran and threw himself upon his neck, and kissed him.