James 1:5
James · New Testament · Chapter 1
“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.”James 1:5
James 1:5 in Context
James 1:5 is found in the book of James, chapter 1, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
For what this passage means in its context, read the full study: What Does James 1:5 Mean? Context & Commentary (2026).
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to James 1:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 11:9“And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”Proverbs 2:3“Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;”Mark 11:24“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”Proverbs 3:6“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”John 15:7“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”Jeremiah 29:12“Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.”Proverbs 3:5“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”Matthew 7:7“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:”Mark 11:23“For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”1 John 5:14“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:”2 Chronicles 1:10“Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”1 Kings 3:7“And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.”Proverbs 2:6“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”John 14:13“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”John 16:23“And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.”1 Kings 3:9“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”Isaiah 55:6“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:”Colossians 1:9“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;”1 John 3:22“And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.”
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