Romans 12:12
in hope, rejoicing; in tribulation, enduring; in prayer, ever-willing;
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
In Context
11in solicitude, not lazy; in spirit, fervent; serving the Lord;
13in the difficulties of the saints, sharing; in hospitality, attentive.
Cross References
Job 27:8For what hope is there for the hypocrite, if he greedily plunders and God does not free his soul?
Psalms 37:7I have become miserable, and I have been bent down, even to the end. I have walked with contrition all day long.
Psalms 71:20The praises of David, the son of Jesse, have reached an end.
Psalms 109:4The Lord has sworn, and he will not repent: “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
Proverbs 14:32The impious will be expelled in his malice. But the just finds hope even in his own death.
Matthew Henry on Romans 12:2-21
Consecration to God; Duty towards God; Duty towards Ourselves; Due Exercise of Spiritual Gifts; Duty towards Our Brethren; Brotherly Love; Love to Enemies. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say,… Read the whole commentary →