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;
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.
Related verses
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”James 1:12
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”Philippians 1:6
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.”Psalms 27:14
“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”1 Corinthians 10:13
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”2 Timothy 1:7