Romans 8:25

Modern

But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

Traditional

But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

Literal

But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly await in perseverance.

Latin

Si autem quod non videmus, speramus: per patientiam exspectamus.

Greek

English

But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

Theme notes and profiles

Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
Lamentations 3:25–26
The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.
James 5:7–11
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
1 Thessalonians 1:3
…and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 12:1–3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
Psalm 130:5–7
I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.
Luke 21:19
By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
Colossians 1:11
…being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
2 Thessalonians 3:5
May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
Genesis 49:18
I await Your salvation, O LORD.