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Young's Literal Translation
James 1:7
for let not that man suppose that he shall receive anything from the Lord --
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Christian Standard Bible®
That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord,
That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord,
King James Version (1611)
For let not that man thinke that he shall receiue any thing of the Lord.
For let not that man thinke that he shall receiue any thing of the Lord.
King James Version
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
English Standard Version
For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
New American Standard Bible
For that person ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord,
For that person ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord,
New Century Version
Such doubters are thinking two different things at the same time, and they cannot decide about anything they do. They should not think they will receive anything from the Lord.
Such doubters are thinking two different things at the same time, and they cannot decide about anything they do. They should not think they will receive anything from the Lord.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord,
For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord,
Berean Standard Bible
That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
Contemporary English Version
If you are that kind of person, you can't make up your mind, and you surely can't be trusted. So don't expect the Lord to give you anything at all.
If you are that kind of person, you can't make up your mind, and you surely can't be trusted. So don't expect the Lord to give you anything at all.
Complete Jewish Bible
Indeed that person should not think that he will receive anything from the Lord,
Indeed that person should not think that he will receive anything from the Lord,
Darby Translation
for let not that man think that he shall receive anything from the Lord;
for let not that man think that he shall receive anything from the Lord;
Easy-to-Read Version
People like that are thinking two different things at the same time. They can never decide what to do. So they should not think they will receive anything from the Lord.
People like that are thinking two different things at the same time. They can never decide what to do. So they should not think they will receive anything from the Lord.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Neither let that man thinke that hee shall receiue any thing of the Lord.
Neither let that man thinke that hee shall receiue any thing of the Lord.
George Lamsa Translation
Thus let not that man expect that he will receive anything of the LORD.
Thus let not that man expect that he will receive anything of the LORD.
Good News Translation
If you are like that, unable to make up your mind and undecided in all you do, you must not think that you will receive anything from the Lord.
If you are like that, unable to make up your mind and undecided in all you do, you must not think that you will receive anything from the Lord.
Lexham English Bible
For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
Literal Translation
for do not let that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
for do not let that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
Amplified Bible
For such a person ought not to think or expect that he will receive anything [at all] from the Lord,
For such a person ought not to think or expect that he will receive anything [at all] from the Lord,
American Standard Version
For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord;
For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord;
Bible in Basic English
Let it not seem to such a man that he will get anything from the Lord;
Let it not seem to such a man that he will get anything from the Lord;
Hebrew Names Version
For let that man not think that he will receive anything from the Lord.
For let that man not think that he will receive anything from the Lord.
International Standard Version
Such a person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
Such a person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
Etheridge Translation
And let not that man expect to receive any thing from the Lord,
And let not that man expect to receive any thing from the Lord,
Murdock Translation
And let not that man expect to receive any thing of the Lord,
And let not that man expect to receive any thing of the Lord,
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Neither let that man thynke that he shall receaue any thyng of the Lorde.
Neither let that man thynke that he shall receaue any thyng of the Lorde.
English Revised Version
For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord;
For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord;
World English Bible
For let that man not think that he will receive anything from the Lord.
For let that man not think that he will receive anything from the Lord.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing from the Lord.
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing from the Lord.
Weymouth's New Testament
A person of that sort must not expect to receive anything from the Lord--
A person of that sort must not expect to receive anything from the Lord--
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor gesse not the ilke man, that he schal take ony thing of the Lord.
Therfor gesse not the ilke man, that he schal take ony thing of the Lord.
Update Bible Version
For do not let that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord;
For do not let that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord;
Webster's Bible Translation
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing from the Lord.
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing from the Lord.
New English Translation
For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord,
For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord,
New King James Version
For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
New Living Translation
Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
New Life Bible
Such a man will get nothing from the Lord.
Such a man will get nothing from the Lord.
New Revised Standard
for the doubter, being double-minded and unstable in every way, must not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
for the doubter, being double-minded and unstable in every way, must not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For let not that man think that he shall receive anything from the Lord -
For let not that man think that he shall receive anything from the Lord -
Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
Therefore let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
Revised Standard Version
For that person must not suppose that a double-minded man[1][RSV translation combines verses 7 and 8 into verse 7], unstable in all his ways, will receive anything from the Lord.
For that person must not suppose that a double-minded man[1][RSV translation combines verses 7 and 8 into verse 7], unstable in all his ways, will receive anything from the Lord.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Nether let that man thinke that he shall receave eny thinge of the Lorde.
Nether let that man thinke that he shall receave eny thinge of the Lorde.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Nether let yt man thinke that he shal receaue eny thige of ye LORDE.
Nether let yt man thinke that he shal receaue eny thige of ye LORDE.
Mace New Testament (1729)
such a man must not expect any answer from the Lord.
such a man must not expect any answer from the Lord.
Simplified Cowboy Version
The Boss ain't gonna give a saddle to the fella who can't decide if he wants to walk or ride.
The Boss ain't gonna give a saddle to the fella who can't decide if he wants to walk or ride.
Contextual Overview
2 All joy count [it], my brethren, when ye may fall into temptations manifold; 3 knowing that the proof of your faith doth work endurance, 4 and let the endurance have a perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire -- in nothing lacking; 5 and if any of you do lack wisdom, let him ask from God, who is giving to all liberally, and not reproaching, and it shall be given to him; 6 and let him ask in faith, nothing doubting, for he who is doubting hath been like a wave of the sea, driven by wind and tossed, 7 for let not that man suppose that he shall receive anything from the Lord -- 8 a two-souled man [is] unstable in all his ways. 9 And let the brother who is low rejoice in his exaltation, 10 and the rich in his becoming low, because as a flower of grass he shall pass away; 11 for the sun did rise with the burning heat, and did wither the grass, and the flower of it fell, and the grace of its appearance did perish, so also the rich in his way shall fade away!
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
James 4:3, Proverbs 15:8, Proverbs 21:27, Isaiah 1:15, Isaiah 58:3, Isaiah 58:4
Reciprocal: 2 Corinthians 6:13 - be Ephesians 2:2 - walked according
Cross-References
Genesis 1:8
And God calleth to the expanse `Heavens;' and there is an evening, and there is a morning -- day second.
And God calleth to the expanse `Heavens;' and there is an evening, and there is a morning -- day second.
Genesis 1:9
And God saith, `Let the waters under the heavens be collected unto one place, and let the dry land be seen:' and it is so.
And God saith, `Let the waters under the heavens be collected unto one place, and let the dry land be seen:' and it is so.
Genesis 1:11
And God saith, `Let the earth yield tender grass, herb sowing seed, fruit-tree (whose seed [is] in itself) making fruit after its kind, on the earth:' and it is so.
And God saith, `Let the earth yield tender grass, herb sowing seed, fruit-tree (whose seed [is] in itself) making fruit after its kind, on the earth:' and it is so.
Genesis 1:15
and they have been for luminaries in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth:' and it is so.
and they have been for luminaries in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth:' and it is so.
Genesis 1:24
And God saith, `Let the earth bring forth the living creature after its kind, cattle and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after its kind:' and it is so.
And God saith, `Let the earth bring forth the living creature after its kind, cattle and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after its kind:' and it is so.
Genesis 1:28
And God blesseth them, and God saith to them, `Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it, and rule over fish of the sea, and over fowl of the heavens, and over every living thing that is creeping upon the earth.'
And God blesseth them, and God saith to them, `Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it, and rule over fish of the sea, and over fowl of the heavens, and over every living thing that is creeping upon the earth.'
Genesis 1:29
And God saith, `Lo, I have given to you every herb sowing seed, which [is] upon the face of all the earth, and every tree in which [is] the fruit of a tree sowing seed, to you it is for food;
And God saith, `Lo, I have given to you every herb sowing seed, which [is] upon the face of all the earth, and every tree in which [is] the fruit of a tree sowing seed, to you it is for food;
Job 26:8
Binding up the waters in His thick clouds, And the cloud is not rent under them.
Binding up the waters in His thick clouds, And the cloud is not rent under them.
Psalms 104:10
Who is sending forth fountains in valleys, Between hills they go on.
Who is sending forth fountains in valleys, Between hills they go on.
Psalms 148:4
Praise ye Him, heavens of heavens, And ye waters that are above the heavens.
Praise ye Him, heavens of heavens, And ye waters that are above the heavens.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For let not that man think,.... Imagine, conclude, or please himself with such thoughts,
that he shall receive anything from the Lord; wisdom, or anything else, he is seeking after; for wanting faith, he has nothing to receive with; faith is the grace, which receives the Lord Jesus Christ himself, and all grace from him; which receives a justifying righteousness, pardon of sin, adoption of children, and even the everlasting inheritance, at least, the right unto it; wherefore those who have not faith, as the wavering man, cannot receive any thing.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord - Compare Hebrews 11:6. A man can hope for favor from God only as he puts confidence in him. He sees the heart; and if he sees that there is no belief in his existence, or his perfections - no real trust in him - no reliance on his promises, his wisdom, his grace - it cannot be proper that he should grant an answer to our petitions. That will account sufficiently for the fact that there are so many prayers unanswered; that we so frequently go to the throne of grace, and are sent empty away. A man that goes to God in such a state of mind, should not expect to receive any favor.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 7. Let not that man think — The man whose mind is divided, who is not properly persuaded either of his own wants or God's sufficiency. Such persons may pray, but having no faith, they can get no answer.
