Romans 8:25

But if we have hope for that which we see not, then we will be able to go on waiting for it.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

24For our salvation is by hope: but hope which is seen is not hope: for who is hoping for what he sees?

26And in the same way the Spirit is a help to our feeble hearts: for we are not able to make prayer to God in the right way; but the Spirit puts our desires into words which are not in our power to say;

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Cross References

Genesis 49:18I have been waiting for your salvation, O Lord.

Psalms 37:7Take your rest in the Lord, waiting quietly for him; do not be angry because of the man who does well in his evil ways, and gives effect to his bad designs.

Psalms 62:5\62:4\Their only thought is to put him down from his place of honour; their delight is in deceit: blessing is in their mouths but cursing in their hearts. (Selah.)

Isaiah 25:9And in that day it will be said, See, this is our God; we have been waiting for him, and he will be our saviour: this is the Lord in whom is our hope; we will be glad and have delight in his salvation.

Lamentations 3:25The Lord is good to those who are waiting for him, to the soul which is looking for him.

Luke 21:19By going through all these things, you will keep your lives.

Matthew Henry on Romans 8:18-26

The Believer's Privileges. ( a. d. 58.) 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath… Read the whole commentary →

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