James 4:3

“Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.”

"Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts." - James 4:3
Commentary

What does James 4:3 mean?

The Bible verse James 4:3 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts." This verse is part of a larger passage where the author, James, is warning against the dangers of worldly desires and the…

Read full commentaryDevotional

Seeking the Heart of God: A Reflection on James 4:3

In the realm of prayer and supplication, we often find ourselves at a crossroads of desire and divine purpose. James 4:3 presents a critical understanding of why our prayers may go unanswered: "Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your…

Read devotionalPrayer

A Prayer for Righteous Desires and Intentions

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a humble heart, recognizing my need for Your guidance and grace. I acknowledge the wisdom found in the words of James 4:3, which remind us, "Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may…

Read prayer

Artwork for James 4:3

See all →
James 4:3 - "Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts."
James 4:3 KJVA (3) Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
James 4:3 KJVA (3) Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
James 4:4
James 3:4 - "Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth."
Matthew 10:2-4…Matthew 10:2-4 New International Version 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
Matthew 10:2-4…Matthew 10:2-4 New International Version 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
James 1:3-4 - "Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
James 4:10
James 4:7
James 4:7
James 4:10
James 4:10
James 4:10
James 4:10
James 4:10
James 4:10
James 4:10
James 4:10
James 4:10
James 4:7
James 4:7
James 4:10
James 4:10
James 4:10
James 4:10
James 4:10
James 4:7
James 4:10