James 4:3
James · New Testament · Chapter 4
“Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.”James 4:3
What Does James 4:3 Mean?
James 4:3 is found in the book of James, chapter 4, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to James 4:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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:”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.”Romans 8:26“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”Psalms 66:18“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:”Luke 11:10“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”James 1:6“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.”James 1:7“For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.”James 4:1“From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?”John 6:26“Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.”Proverbs 15:8“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”Micah 3:4“Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings.”Proverbs 1:28“Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:”Hosea 7:14“And they have not cried unto me with their heart, when they howled upon their beds: they assemble themselves for corn and wine, and they rebel against me.”1 Samuel 28:6“And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.”Luke 16:1“And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.”Job 35:12“There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.”Job 35:13“Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.”Zechariah 7:13“Therefore it is come to pass, that as he cried, and they would not hear; so they cried, and I would not hear, saith the LORD of hosts:”Matthew 20:22“But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.”Job 27:8“For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?”
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