James 1:5

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Summary

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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to the one a deadly perfume that leads to death, to the other a living perfume that leads to life.

Let

Every good gift and every perfect boon is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, in whom there is no variation or changing shadow.

The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, free from doubts and insincerity.

So practice confessing your sins to one another, and praying for one another, that you may be cured. An upright man's prayer, when it keeps at work, is very powerful.

"Keep on asking, and the gift will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and the door will open to you.

So I tell you, keep on asking, and the gift will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and the door will open to you.

Jesus answered her, "If you just knew what God has to give and who it is that said to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have been the one to ask Him, and He would have given you living water."

And anything you ask for as bearers of my name I will do for you, so that the Father may be glorified through the Son.

If you remain in union with me and my words remain in you, you may ask whatever you please and you shall have it.

At that time you will ask me no more questions. I most solemnly say to you, the Father will give you, as bearers of my name, whatever you ask Him for.

and we obtain from Him whatever we ask for, because we practice obedience to His commands and do what pleases Him.

And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask for anything that is in accordance with His will, He will listen to us.

And upbraideth

Then He began to censure the cities in which His many, many wonder-works had been done, because they did not repent.

Later on He appeared to the Eleven themselves while they were at table, and reproved them for their lack of faith and their stubbornness, because they had not believed those who had seen Him after He had been raised from the dead.

So he got up and went to his father. But, while he was still a long way off, his father saw him, and his heart was moved with pity for him, and he ran and fell on his neck, and kissed him affectionately.