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Lacketh wisdom (λειπετα σοφιας). Condition of first class, assumed as true, ε and present passive indicative of λειπω to be destit…

If any of you lack wisdom. This probably refers particularly to the kind of wisdom they would need in their trials to enable them to bear …

If any of you lack wisdom.—The Apostle moves on to the thought of heavenly wisdom; not the knowledge of the deep things o…

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect an…

Verses 5–8 contain God’s offer of help for those who are facing trials. The repetition of the word “lack” shows that James is still discussing the …

If any of you lack wisdom. Since our reason and all our feelings are averse to the thought that we can be happy in the midst of evils, he …

If any of you lack wisdom
This shows that the perfection before spoken of is not to be understood as in this life, s…

Christianity teaches people to be joyful amidst troubles: such trials are sent from God's love, and trials in the path of duty will brighten our gr…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson