James 1:5 (WEB)
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Catechism · 2
In the Age of the Church
“It is with this confidence that St. James and St. Paul exhort us to pray at all times.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Jas 1:5-8; Eph 5:20; Phil 4:6-7; Col 3:16-17; 1 Thess 5:17-18.
The Battle of Prayer
“"You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions."” — Catechism footnote: Jas 4:3; cf. the whole context: Jas 4:1-10; 1:5-8; 5:16.
Fathers and councils · 5
Cyril of Jerusalem
“For if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God who giveth, and he shall receive.” — editor's note: James i. 5.
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Augustine of Hippo
“This faith had not that generation which “had not directed their heart, and the spirit thereof had not been trusted with God.”” — editor's note: Jas. i. 5, 6.
Read the whole comment“Yea, “The Lord maketh wise the blind:” and, “The testimony of the Lord is faithful, it giveth wisdom unto little ones:” and, “If any one want wisdom, let him ask of God, Who giveth unto all liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given to him.”” — editor's note: James i. 5
Read the whole comment“What then is it that the Apostle James saith, “But if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, Who giveth unto all liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given unto him.”” — editor's note: James i. 5
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Leo the Great
“Nor must any one excuse himself by reason of his weakness, since He Who has granted the will, also gives the power, as the blessed Apostle James says, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, Who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him.”” — editor's note: S. James i. 5.
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Cross-references · 23
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Parallel passages
Luke 6:38 and James 1:5 share the same wording (9 words).