James 1:7

Modern

That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.

Traditional

For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

Literal

For let that man not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord.

Latin

…non ergo æstimet homo ille quod accipiat aliquid a Domino.

Greek

English

That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.

James introduces wisdom as a common theme (compare 3:13–18).

Theme notes and profiles

James 4:3
And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Isaiah 58:3–4
“Why have we fasted, and You have not seen? Why have we humbled ourselves, and You have not noticed?” “Behold, on the day of your fast, you do as you please, and you oppress all your workers.
Isaiah 1:15
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent!