Romans 8:25

But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly await it with endurance.

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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

24Yes, we were saved in the hope, but a hope that is seen is not hope—why would anyone hope for what he sees?

26Likewise also the Spirit comes to the aid of the hope in our weaknesses, since we do not know what we need to pray for. Indeed the Spirit Himself intercedes on our behalf with inexpressible groanings,

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Cross References

Luke 21:19—you must secure your souls by your endurance.)

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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