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James 1:3-5
New Catholic Bible
James 1:3-5
New Catholic Bible
3 for you know that the testing of your faith will develop perseverance. 4 And let perseverance complete its work so that you may become perfect and complete, and not be deficient in any respect.
A Believer’s Prayer.[a] 5 If someone among you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
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- James 1:5 A believer’s prayer requires lucidity and courage to pursue a Christian way of life—that is, wisdom.
James 1:3-5
New International Version
James 1:3-5
New International Version
3 because you know that the testing of your faith(A) produces perseverance.(B) 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature(C) and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,(D) who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.(E)
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