Romans 8:25

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

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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 in hope were we saved: but hope that is seen is not hope: for who hopeth for that which he seeth?

26And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for [us] with groanings which cannot be uttered;

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Cross References

Genesis 49:18I have waited for thy salvation, O Jehovah.

Psalms 37:7Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, Because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

Psalms 62:5My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him.

Isaiah 25:9And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is Jehovah; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

Lamentations 3:25Jehovah is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.

Luke 21:19In your patience ye shall win your souls.

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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