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But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

In faith (εν πιστε). Faith here "is the fundamental religious attitude" (Ropes), belief in God's beneficent activity and personal …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But let him ask in faith. See the passages referred to in James 1:5. See Barnes on Matthew 7:7, and see Barnes on Hebrews 11:6.

It …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering.—Surely this verse alone would redeem the Apostle from the charge of slighting…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

That giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing unwaivering.

For…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Although nothing in God prevents him from giving wisdom to his people, a barrier may exist in them. When they ask, they “must believe and not doubt…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But let him ask in faith. He shows here, first, the right way of praying. For as we cannot pray without the word, as it were, leading the …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But let him ask in faith
Not only in the faith of the divine Being that God is; but in the faith of the promises he …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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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