Romans 12:12
rejoicing in your hope; steadfast under persecution; persevering in prayer;
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
In Context
11never flagging in zeal; fervent in spirit; serving the Master;
13relieving the wants of Christ’s people; devoted to hospitality.
Cross References
Psalms 37:7In silence and patience wait on the Lord. Be not kindled to anger at those who prosper. At those who execute evil devices.
Psalms 55:16But I will call on God, the Lord will save me.
Psalms 71:20You have caused us to see troubles many, but you will revive us again. From the depths of the earth you will bring me up again.
Psalms 109:4My love they requite with hostility, while for them I lift up my prayer.
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 →