James 4:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 4:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 4:3 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. lusts: or, pleasures" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 4:3 — KJV
“Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. lusts: or, pleasures”
— James 4:3 (KJV)
James 4:3 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 4:3
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with James 4:3: ask, because, may
“Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”
Shares key themes with James 4:3: ask, receive, may
“And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.”
Shares key themes with James 4:3: ask, receive, because
“Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.”
Shares key themes with James 4:3: because, may
“And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon.”
Shares key themes with James 4:3: ask, because
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