Romans 8:25

If, however, what we do not behold we hope for, with endurance, are we ardently awaiting [it];—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, by our hope, have we been saved,—but, hope beheld, is not hope, for, what one beholdeth, why doth he hope for?

26In the selfsame way moreover, even the Spirit, helpeth together in our weakness,—for, what we should pray for as we ought, we know not, but, the Spirit itself, maketh intercession with sighings unutterable,

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Cross References

Genesis 49:18For thy salvation, have I waited O Yahweh!

Psalms 37:7Be resigned to Yahweh, yea wait with longing for him; Burn not with vexation at him who prospereth in his way,—at the man who doeth wickedness.

Psalms 62:5Surely, towards God, be thou silent, my soul, For, from him, is mine expectation:

Isaiah 25:9So shall it be said, in that day, Lo! our God, is this! We waited for him, that he might save us,—This, is Yahweh! We waited for him, Let us exult and rejoice in his salvation.

Lamentations 3:25Good is Yahweh, to them who wait for him, to the soul that will seek him;

Luke 21:19By your endurance, shall ye gain your lives for a possession.

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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