James 1:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 1:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 1:6 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and toss..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 1:6 — KJV
“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 1:6 (KJV)
James 1:6 in Context — About the Book of James
James, the Lord's brother, writes the New Testament's wisdom book — blunt, practical, allergic to empty religion. Ask God for wisdom and He gives generously; faith without works is dead; the tongue is a fire; and the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Cross-References for James 1:6
“But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.”
Shares key themes with James 1:6: wave, sea, wind
“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)”
Shares key themes with James 1:6: let, faith, wavering
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
Shares key themes with James 1:6: let, like, sea
“And there went forth a wind from the LORD, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day's journey on this side, and as it were a day's journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits high upon the face of the earth. as it were a day's...: Heb. as it were the way of a day”
Shares key themes with James 1:6: let, sea, wind
“Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.”
Shares key themes with James 1:6: let, wave, sea
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