Romans 8:25

But if we hope for that which is not seen, we are in patient waiting.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

24Because we live in hope. But hope that is seen, is not hope: for if we saw it, how should we hope for it?

26So also the Spirit aideth our weakness. For we know not what to pray for, in a proper manner; but the Spirit prayeth for us, with groans not expressible:

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Cross References

Luke 21:19And by your patience, will ye preserve 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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