James 1:5

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - James 1:1-27

James 1:1 . James, a servant of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ. He does not style himself an apostle, because he would not assume any superiority; yet the majesty of his address is the language of an ambassador of Christ, and apostle of the Lord. “A servant of God,” the Father of all, “and of Jesus,” by which we understand that James associates the Saviour as one with God, and arrays him in the robes of glory: James 2:1. Paul also calls him the Lord of glory, as he calls God, the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - James 1:5

James 1:5If any of you lack wisdomWisdom to be obtained from God aloneI.THE CASE SUPPOSED. “If any of you lack wisdom.” Although the case, is stated hypothetically, it contains an exact description of the real situation of every human being. 1. There are those who are familiar with the history of nations, who can speak many languages, who can expatiate on the sublimest sciences, who can philosophise on the causes of natural appearances and on the principles of the human mind, who are versed in... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - James 1:5

5 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. Ver. 5. If any of you lack wisdom ] That is, patience to bear afflictions as he ought, cheerfully, thankfully, fruitfully, so as to be able to say, "Well for the present, and it will be better hereafter," which is the patient man’s motto, Qui placide sortem ferre scit, ille sapit. I thank thee, O Lord, for all my pain (said Francis of Assisi, in all his... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - James 1:5

any: Exodus 31:3, Exodus 31:6, Exodus 36:1-Numbers :, 1 Kings 3:7-1 Samuel :, 1 Kings 3:11, 1 Kings 3:12, Job 28:12-Hosea :, Proverbs 3:5-Judges :, Proverbs 9:4-Joshua :, Jeremiah 1:6, Jeremiah 1:7, 2 Corinthians 2:16 let: James 1:17, James 3:17, James 5:16, 1 Chronicles 22:12, 2 Chronicles 1:10, Proverbs 2:3-Joshua :, Isaiah 55:6, Isaiah 55:7, Jeremiah 29:12, Jeremiah 29:13, Daniel 2:18-Song of Solomon :, Matthew 7:7-1 Kings :, Luke 11:9-1 Chronicles :, John 4:10, John 14:13, John 15:7, John... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - James 1:5

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.If any want — The connexion between the first and following verses, both here and in the fourth chapter, will be easily discerned by him who reads them, while he is suffering wrongfully. He will then readily perceive, why the apostle mentions all those various affections of the mind.Wisdom — To understand, whence and why temptations come, and how they are to be... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - James 1:5

2. Wisdom for such Christian perfection obtainable for all classes by faithful prayer, whether poor or rich, from a gracious God, James 1:5-11. 5. Lack wisdom The wisdom necessary to possess and to manifest this perfection. Ask of God For it is the wisdom of James 3:17, that is from above. He will not attain it by human effort alone, but there is a rich and bountiful source from which it may be obtained. Liberally Literally, simply, in contrast with giving with the upbraiding, ... read more