34 Bible Verses about Hope
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looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the mighty God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ:
which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast. Which hope also entereth in, into those things which are within the veil,
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the Death of saints » Is full of » Hope
The ungodly is afraid of every peril; but the righteous hath a good hope even in death.
Eternal » Hope » The soul's sure anchor
that by two immutable things - in which it was impossible that God should lie - we might have perfect consolation, which have fled, for to hold fast the hope that is set before us: which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast. Which hope also entereth in, into those things which are within the veil,
Eternal » Hope » Cheers the dying hour of the saints
The ungodly is afraid of every peril; but the righteous hath a good hope even in death.
Eternal » Hope » A heavenly treasure
for the hope's sake which is laid up in store for you in heaven, of which hope ye have heard before by the true word of the gospel,
Eternal » Hope » Grounded in the resurrection of Christ
Blessed be God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which through his abundant mercy begat us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death,
Eternal » Hope » Anticipates Christ's coming
looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the mighty God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ:
Eternal » Hope » Assures of immortality
and have hope towards God, that the same resurrection from death, which they themselves look for also, shall be both of just and unjust.
Faith » Produces » Hope
by whom we have a way in, through faith, unto this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in hope of the praise that shall be given of God.
Grace » Is the source of » Hope
Our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace,
Hope » Eternal » In God
Why art thou so vexed, O my soul, and why art thou so disquieted within me? O put thy trust in God; for I will yet thank him, which is the help of my countenance, and my God.
O Blessed is the man that putteth his trust in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is himself.
For thou, O LORD God, art the thing that I long for; thou art my hope even from my youth.
Blessed is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, and whose hope is in the LORD his God,
Hope » Of the wicked
This shall Ashkelon see, and be afraid. Gaza shall be very sorry, so shall Ekron also, because her hope is come of confusion. For the king of Gaza shall perish; and at Ashkelon shall no man dwell.
Even so goeth it with all them that forget God: and even thus also shall the hypocrite's hope come to naught.
remember, I say, that ye were at that time without Christ, and were reputed aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and were strangers from the testaments of promise, and had no hope, and were without God in this world.
The patient abiding of the righteous shall be turned to gladness; but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
"Have I put my trust in gold? Or, have I said to the finest gold of all, 'Thou art my confidence?'
Hope » Spiritual » Abides forever
Our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace,
if ye continue grounded and established in the faith, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, whereof ye have heard, how that it is preached among all creatures, which are under heaven, whereof I, Paul, am made a minister.
Now abideth faith, hope, and love, even these three: but the chief of these is love.
Hope » Messianic » Of the wicked
Even so goeth it with all them that forget God: and even thus also shall the hypocrite's hope come to naught.
The patient abiding of the righteous shall be turned to gladness; but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
As for the eyes of the ungodly, they shall be consumed, and not escape: their hope shall be misery and sorrow of mind."
What hope hath the hypocrite, though he have great good, and though God give him riches after his heart's desire?
For he hath said in his heart, "Tush, I shall never be cast down; there shall no harm happen unto me."
Hope » Those that hope in the lord
O Blessed is the man that putteth his trust in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is himself. For he shall be as a tree, that is planted by the waterside: which spreadeth out the root unto moistness, whom the heat cannot harm, when it cometh, but his leaves are green. And though there grow but little fruit because of drought yet is he not careful, but he never leaveth off to bring forth fruit.
Blessed is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, and whose hope is in the LORD his God,
Behold, the eye of the LORD looketh unto them that fear him, and upon them that put their trust in his mercy,
Hope » The lord being hope
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our saviour, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope.
The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may be rich in hope through the power of the holy ghost.
Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the ungodly, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. For thou, O LORD God, art the thing that I long for; thou art my hope even from my youth.
Hope » Hoping in the lord
Why art thou so vexed, O my soul, and why art thou so disquieted within me? O put thy trust in God; for I will yet thank him, which is the help of my countenance, and my God.
Why art thou so heavy, O my soul, and why art thou so disquieted within me? O put thy trust in God, for I will yet give him thanks, which is the help of my countenance, and my God.
"The LORD is my portion," sayeth my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
Hope » Of the wicked » Shall perish
Even so goeth it with all them that forget God: and even thus also shall the hypocrite's hope come to naught.
The patient abiding of the righteous shall be turned to gladness; but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
As for the eyes of the ungodly, they shall be consumed, and not escape: their hope shall be misery and sorrow of mind."
Hope » In Christ
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our saviour, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope.
If in this life only we believe on Christ, then are we, of all men, the miserablest.
Hope » Leads to patience
without ceasing, and call to remembrance your work in the faith, and labour in love and perseverance in the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God our father:
Hope » Obtained through » The gospel
for the hope's sake which is laid up in store for you in heaven, of which hope ye have heard before by the true word of the gospel,
if ye continue grounded and established in the faith, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, whereof ye have heard, how that it is preached among all creatures, which are under heaven, whereof I, Paul, am made a minister.
Hope » Life is the season of
And why? As long as a man liveth, he is careless: for a quick dog, say they, is better than a dead lion.
For hell praiseth not thee, death doth not magnify thee. They that go down into the grave, praise not thy truth:
Hope » Objects of » Glory
by whom we have a way in, through faith, unto this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in hope of the praise that shall be given of God.
to whom God would make known the glorious riches of this mystery among the gentiles, which riches is Christ in you, the hope of glory,
Hope » Is the work of the holy ghost
The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may be rich in hope through the power of the holy ghost.
We look for, and hope in the spirit, to be justified through faith.
Hope » Encouragement to
There will I give her, her vineyards again; yea, and the valley of Achor also, to show her hope and comfort. Then shall she sing there as in the time of her youth, and like as in the day when she came out of the land of Egypt.
Turn you now to the stronghold, ye that be in prison, and long sore to be delivered: And this day I bring the word, that I will reward thee double again.
Hope » Saints » Should continue in
Wherefore, gird up the loins of your minds, be sober, and trust perfectly on the grace that is brought unto you by the declaring of Jesus Christ;
Hope » Saints » Rejoice in
by whom we have a way in, through faith, unto this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in hope of the praise that shall be given of God.
Rejoice in hope. Be patient in tribulation, continue in prayer.
Hope » In God
Which, by his means, have believed on God that raised him from death, and glorified him, that your faith and hope might be in God.
Hope » Spiritual » Enabled abraham to become the father of the faithful
and hope maketh not ashamed: for the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts, by the holy ghost, which is given unto us.
Which Abraham, contrary to hope, believed in hope: that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, "So shall thy seed be."
Hope » Objects of » A resurrection
and have hope towards God, that the same resurrection from death, which they themselves look for also, shall be both of just and unjust.
When Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, "Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. Of hope, and of resurrection from death I am judged."
Hope » Obtained through » Grace
Our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace,
Hope » Described as » Good
Our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace,
Hope » Objects of » Eternal life
which is after godliness upon the hope of eternal life; which life God, that cannot lie, hath promised before the world began:
that we, once justified by his grace, should be heirs of eternal life, through hope.
Hope » The hope of the hypocrite
What hope hath the hypocrite, though he have great good, and though God give him riches after his heart's desire? Doth God hear him the sooner, when he crieth unto him in his necessity? Hath he such pleasure and delight in the Almighty, that he dare always call upon God?
May a rush be green without moisture, or may the grass grow without water? No: but before it be shot forth, and before it be gathered, it withereth; before any other herb. Even so goeth it with all them that forget God: and even thus also shall the hypocrite's hope come to naught.
Hope » Exemplified » Thessalonians
without ceasing, and call to remembrance your work in the faith, and labour in love and perseverance in the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God our father:
Hope » Objects of » Salvation
But let us which are of the day be sober, armed with the breast plate of faith and love, and with hope of salvation as a helmet.
Hope » Connected with faith and love
Now abideth faith, hope, and love, even these three: but the chief of these is love.
Hope » Is an encouragement to boldness in preaching
Hope » Who has hope
And why? As long as a man liveth, he is careless: for a quick dog, say they, is better than a dead lion.
Hope » Saints » Should not be moved from
if ye continue grounded and established in the faith, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, whereof ye have heard, how that it is preached among all creatures, which are under heaven, whereof I, Paul, am made a minister.
Hope » Eternal » The soul's sure anchor
that by two immutable things - in which it was impossible that God should lie - we might have perfect consolation, which have fled, for to hold fast the hope that is set before us: which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast. Which hope also entereth in, into those things which are within the veil,
Hope » Who cannot hope for the truth of the lord
O LORD, men may live beyond their years, and I will declare to all men that even in those years, it was thou that causedest me to sleep, and again thou hast given me life. Behold, bitter as gall was my pensiveness: so sore longed I for health. And it was thy pleasure to deliver me from the filthy pit: for thou it is, O Lord, that hath cast all my sins behind thy back. For hell praiseth not thee, death doth not magnify thee. They that go down into the grave, praise not thy truth:
Hope » Described as » Gladdening
The patient abiding of the righteous shall be turned to gladness; but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
Hope » Saints » Have, in death
The ungodly is afraid of every peril; but the righteous hath a good hope even in death.
Hope » Eternal » Cheers the dying hour of the saints
The ungodly is afraid of every peril; but the righteous hath a good hope even in death.
Hope » Eternal » A heavenly treasure
for the hope's sake which is laid up in store for you in heaven, of which hope ye have heard before by the true word of the gospel,
Hope » The hope of the righteous
The patient abiding of the righteous shall be turned to gladness; but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
Hope » Hope that is seen
For we are saved by hope. But hope that is seen is no hope. For how can a man hope for that which he seeth? But and if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience abide for it.
Hope » What is not hope
For we are saved by hope. But hope that is seen is no hope. For how can a man hope for that which he seeth? But and if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience abide for it.
Hope » Hope deferred
Hope » The substance of things hoped for
Faith is a sure confidence of things which are hoped for, and a certainty of things which are not seen. By it the elders were well reported of. Through faith we understand that the world was ordained, by the word of God: and that things which are seen, were made of things which are not seen.
Hope » The wicked have no ground for
remember, I say, that ye were at that time without Christ, and were reputed aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and were strangers from the testaments of promise, and had no hope, and were without God in this world.
Hope » Of the wicked » Shall make them ashamed
They shall be also at their wits end, and ashamed one of another: the Egyptians of the Ethiopians, and the Ethiopians of the Egyptians, considering what glory they were in afore. Moreover, they that dwell in the Isles shall say even the same day, 'Behold, thus are we regarded! Whither shall we fly for help, that we might be delivered from the king of the Assyrians? How will we escape?'"
Hope » Objects of » Righteousness
We look for, and hope in the spirit, to be justified through faith.
Hope » Saints » Have all, the same
being one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling.
Hope » Saints » Are called to
being one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling.
Hope » The hope of the unjust
Hope » What gives hope
We which are strong ought to bear the frailness of them which are weak, and not to stand in our own conceits. Let every man please his neighbor unto his wealth and edifying. For Christ pleased not himself: but as it is written, "The rebukes of them which rebuked thee, fell on me." read more.
Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.
Hope » Obtained through » The word
Hope » Obtained through » Faith
Because therefore that we are justified by faith we are at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom we have a way in, through faith, unto this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in hope of the praise that shall be given of God.
Hope » Described as » Sure and steadfast
which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast. Which hope also entereth in, into those things which are within the veil,
Hope » Spiritual » Believers called to testify concerning
but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, and that with meekness and fear:
Hope » Saints » Should not be ashamed of
Hope » Saints » Should abound in
The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may be rich in hope through the power of the holy ghost.
Hope » What to hope in
Hope » What works hope
Neither do we so, only: but also we rejoice in tribulation: For we know that tribulation bringeth patience, patience bringeth experience, experience bringeth hope, and hope maketh not ashamed: for the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts, by the holy ghost, which is given unto us.
Hope » Be ready to give an answer concerning
but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, and that with meekness and fear:
Hope » A better hope brought in by Christ
For the law made no thing perfect: but was an introduction of a better hope, by which hope, we draw nigh unto God.
Hope » Seek for full assurance of
Yea, and we desire that every one of you show the same diligence, to the establishing of hope, even unto the end:
Hope » Illustrated by
which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast. Which hope also entereth in, into those things which are within the veil,
Hope » Obtained through » Patience and comfort of the scriptures
Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.
Hope » Described as » Lively
Blessed be God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which through his abundant mercy begat us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death,
Hope » Exemplified » Abraham
Which Abraham, contrary to hope, believed in hope: that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, "So shall thy seed be."
Hope » Spiritual » The scriptures the source of
Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.
Hope » Spiritual » The saving element in life
For we are saved by hope. But hope that is seen is no hope. For how can a man hope for that which he seeth?
Hope » Saints » Should hold fast
But Christ, as a son, hath rule over the house, whose house we are, so that we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of that hope, unto the end.
Hope » Eternal » Grounded in the resurrection of Christ
Blessed be God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which through his abundant mercy begat us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death,
Hope » Triumphs over difficulties
Which Abraham, contrary to hope, believed in hope: that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, "So shall thy seed be."
Hope » Encourage others to
O Israel, trust in the LORD; for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
Hope » In God's promises
And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers: unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, King Agrippa am I accused of the Jews.
Hope » Happiness of
Blessed is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, and whose hope is in the LORD his God,
Hope » In the mercy of God
Behold, the eye of the LORD looketh unto them that fear him, and upon them that put their trust in his mercy,
Hope » Described as » Blessed
looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the mighty God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ:
Hope » Exemplified » David
Hope » Exemplified » Paul
and have hope towards God, that the same resurrection from death, which they themselves look for also, shall be both of just and unjust.
Hope » Objects of » Christ's glorious appearing
looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the mighty God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ:
Hope » Spiritual » Inspires to clean living
Hope » Messianic » Examples of
Joseph of Arimathaea, a noble councilor which also looked for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
Hope » Saints » Should look for the object of
looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the mighty God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ:
Hope » Eternal » Anticipates Christ's coming
looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the mighty God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ:
Hope » Eternal » Assures of immortality
and have hope towards God, that the same resurrection from death, which they themselves look for also, shall be both of just and unjust.
Hope » The result of experience
patience bringeth experience, experience bringeth hope,
Hope » Makes not ashamed
and hope maketh not ashamed: for the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts, by the holy ghost, which is given unto us.
Hope » Leads to purity
Hope » Of the wicked » Is in their worldly possessions
"Have I put my trust in gold? Or, have I said to the finest gold of all, 'Thou art my confidence?'
Hope » Messianic » The woman of samaria
The woman said unto him, "I know well Messiah shall come, which is called Christ. When he is once come, he will tell us all things."
Hope » Messianic » The twelve tribes
unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, King Agrippa am I accused of the Jews.
Hope » Messianic » The jewish people
As the people were in a doubt, and all men disputed in their hearts of John: Whether he were very Christ;
Hope » Messianic » John the baptist
and I knew him not: but that he should be declared to Israel, therefore am I come, baptising with water.'"
Hope » Messianic » Abraham
Hope » Messianic » Simeon
And an answer was given him of the holy ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Hope » Messianic » Anna
And the same came forth that same hour, and praised the Lord, and spake of him to all that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
Hope » Of the wicked » Shall be extinguished in death
What hope hath the hypocrite, though he have great good, and though God give him riches after his heart's desire?
Patience » Produces » Hope
Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Was necessary to » Hope
If in this life only we believe on Christ, then are we, of all men, the miserablest.
Spiritual » Hope » Abides forever
Our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace,
if ye continue grounded and established in the faith, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, whereof ye have heard, how that it is preached among all creatures, which are under heaven, whereof I, Paul, am made a minister.
Now abideth faith, hope, and love, even these three: but the chief of these is love.
Spiritual » Hope » Enabled abraham to become the father of the faithful
and hope maketh not ashamed: for the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts, by the holy ghost, which is given unto us.
Which Abraham, contrary to hope, believed in hope: that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, "So shall thy seed be."
Spiritual » Hope » Believers called to testify concerning
but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, and that with meekness and fear:
Spiritual » Hope » The scriptures the source of
Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.
Spiritual » Hope » The saving element in life
For we are saved by hope. But hope that is seen is no hope. For how can a man hope for that which he seeth?
Spiritual » Hope » Inspires to clean living
Topics on Hope
Attitudes Of Hope
Job 13:15Lo, though he slay me, yet will I put my trust in him. But if I shew and reprove mine own ways in his sight,
Blessed Hope Of Rapture
Titus 2:13looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the mighty God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ:
Christ As An Object Of Hope
Titus 2:13looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the mighty God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ:
Faith Hope And Love
1 Corinthians 13:13Now abideth faith, hope, and love, even these three: but the chief of these is love.
False Hopes
Proverbs 11:7When an ungodly man dieth, his hope is gone; the confidence of riches shall perish.
God's Word As An Object Of Hope
Romans 15:4Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.
Grieving With Hope
1 Thessalonians 4:13I would not, brethren, have you ignorant concerning them which are fallen asleep, that ye sorrow not as others do which have no hope.
Hope And Faith
1 Corinthians 13:13Now abideth faith, hope, and love, even these three: but the chief of these is love.
Hope And Healing
Jeremiah 17:14Heal me LORD, and I shall be whole; save me LORD, and I shall be safe, for thou art he that I praise.
Hope And Love
1 Corinthians 13:13Now abideth faith, hope, and love, even these three: but the chief of these is love.
Hope And Strength
Psalm 73:26My flesh and my heart faileth; but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.
Hope Deferred
Proverbs 13:12Hope deferred grieveth the heart; but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Hope For Old People
Psalm 92:14They shall also bring forth more fruit in their age, and shall be fat and well liking,
Hope For The Righteous
Proverbs 10:28The patient abiding of the righteous shall be turned to gladness; but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
Hope For Unbelievers
1 Thessalonians 4:13I would not, brethren, have you ignorant concerning them which are fallen asleep, that ye sorrow not as others do which have no hope.
Hope In Hard Times
Psalm 46:1{To the Chanter, a song of the children of Korah upon Alamoth} God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Hope Kjv
Psalm 71:5For thou, O LORD God, art the thing that I long for; thou art my hope even from my youth.
Hope Object Of
1 Thessalonians 5:8But let us which are of the day be sober, armed with the breast plate of faith and love, and with hope of salvation as a helmet.
Hope Regarding Believers
Romans 15:24when I shall take my journey into Spain, I will come to you. I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you after that I have somewhat enjoyed you.
Hope, As Confidence
Psalm 71:5For thou, O LORD God, art the thing that I long for; thou art my hope even from my youth.
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18Which Abraham, contrary to hope, believed in hope: that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, "So shall thy seed be."
Hope, In God
Psalm 131:3O Israel, trust in the LORD, from this time forth for evermore.
Hope, Nature Of
1 Corinthians 9:10Either saith he it not altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he which eareth should ear in hope: and that he which thresheth in hope, should be partaker of his hope.
Hope, of The Saints
Ephesians 4:4being one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling.
Hope, Of The Wicked
Job 31:24"Have I put my trust in gold? Or, have I said to the finest gold of all, 'Thou art my confidence?'
Hope, Results Of
Hebrews 3:6But Christ, as a son, hath rule over the house, whose house we are, so that we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of that hope, unto the end.
Hope, Results Of Its Absence
Job 17:13-15Though I tarry never so much, yet the grave is my house, and I must make my bed in the dark.
Messianic Hope
Mark 15:43Joseph of Arimathaea, a noble councilor which also looked for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
Steadfast In Hope
Hebrews 10:23and let us keep the profession of our hope, without wavering - for he is faithful that promised -
The Hope Of The Gospel
Colossians 1:27to whom God would make known the glorious riches of this mystery among the gentiles, which riches is Christ in you, the hope of glory,
Without Hope
Job 7:6my days pass over more speedily than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent without hope.