James 1:1-7 ▼

1 JAMES, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are dispersed, greeting.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into various trials;

3 knowing that the proof of your faith produceth patience.

4 But let patience have its work perfected, that ye may be perfect and complete, deficient in nothing.

5 But if any man of you be deficient in wisdom, let him ask it of God, who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not and it shall be given him.

6 But let him ask in faith, harbouring no doubt: for he who is doubtful is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind, and in constant agitation.

7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing from the Lord.