Translations
Modern
For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?
Traditional
For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
Literal
For in hope we were saved, but hope being seen is not hope. For does anyone hope for what he sees?
Latin
Spe enim salvi facti sumus. Spes autem, quæ videtur, non est spes: nam quod videt quis, quid sperat?
Original
Greek
English
For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Paul (Saul) Job’s Innocence The Creation The Old Realm and the New
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Conform, Conformation Creation Elemental Spirits, Elements Flesh Futility Gnosticism Last Days Letter to the Romans Rest Sin
Topics
Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Ignorance: General Scriptures Concerning Salvation: Saints: Hope For