“perseverance” (1:3) and “perseverance” (v. 4); “not lacking anything” (v. 4) and “if any of you lacks” (v. 5); “he should ask” (v. 5) and “when he asks” (v. 6); “he must … not doubt” (v. 6) and “he who doubts” (v. 6). (For others see W. Graham Scroggie, Know Your Bible. 2 vols. London: Pickering & Inglis, n.d., 2:293.) In addition to his unique and innovative style, James furnishes an unusual number of references or parallels to other writings. He makes reference to Abraham, Rahab, Job, Elijah, to the Law and the