Romans 12:12
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;
American Standard Version (ASV)
rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;
HopeEncouragementStrength WearyGrieving
What this verse means
Three habits for hard seasons: rejoice in hope, stay patient in trouble, keep praying.
A short prayer
Lord, give me hope to rejoice in, patience for this trial, and persistence in prayer.
Read in context — Romans 12
10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
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“And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.”Exodus 33:14
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”Isaiah 53:5
“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”Isaiah 55:11
“And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.”Isaiah 58:11
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