But if we hope for that which we don’t see, we wait for it with patience.
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Romans · Romans 8
Romans 8:25
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24For we were saved in hope, but hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for that which he sees?
Romans 8:25
But if we hope for that which we don’t see, we wait for it with patience.
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26In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered.
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- Galatians 6:9Shares a themeLet’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.Shared with Waiting
- Habakkuk 2:3Shares a themeFor the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries towards the end, and won’t prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it, because it will surely come. It won’t delay.Shared with Waiting
- Isaiah 40:31Shares a themebut those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.Shared with Waiting
- Lamentations 3:25-26Shares a themeThe LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.Shared with Waiting
- Psalm 27:14Shares a themeWait for the LORD. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for the LORD.Shared with Waiting
- Psalm 40:1Shares a themeFor the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. I waited patiently for the LORD. He turned to me, and heard my cry.Shared with Waiting