Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

But if we hope for what we do not yet observe, we eagerly wait for it with patience.

New American Standard Bible

But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it.

King James Version

But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

Holman Bible

But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience.

A Conservative Version

But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait through patience.

American Standard Version

But if we hope for that which we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

Amplified

But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait eagerly for it with patience and composure.

An Understandable Version

But if we hope for what we cannot see, then we [must] patiently wait for it [to be received].

Anderson New Testament

But if we hope for that which we see not we wait for it with patience.

Bible in Basic English

But if we have hope for that which we see not, then we will be able to go on waiting for it.

Common New Testament

But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

Daniel Mace New Testament

but if we hope for what is yet to come, our patience does necessarily intervene.

Darby Translation

But if what we see not we hope, we expect in patience.

Godbey New Testament

But if we hope for that which we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

Goodspeed New Testament

But when we hope for something that we do not see, we wait persistently for it.

John Wesley New Testament

But if we hope for what we see not, we patiently wait for it.

Julia Smith Translation

And if what we see not, we hope for, by patience we wait.

King James 2000

But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But if we hope for what we do not see, we await [it] eagerly with patient endurance.

Modern King James verseion

But if we hope for that which we do not see, then we wait for it with patience.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But and if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience abide for it.

Moffatt New Testament

But if we hope for something that we do not see, we wait for it patiently.

Montgomery New Testament

Who hopes for what he clearly sees? But if we hope for something that we do not see, we then patiently wait for it.

NET Bible

But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with endurance.

New Heart English Bible

But if we hope for that which we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

Noyes New Testament

But if we hope for that which we do not see, then do we with patience wait for it.

Sawyer New Testament

but if we hope for what we see not, we wait for it with patience.

The Emphasized Bible

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

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But if we hope for what we see not, we with patience expect it.

Twentieth Century New Testament

But when we hope for what is not before our eyes, then we wait for it with patience.

Webster

But if we hope for what we see not, then with patience we wait for it.

Weymouth New Testament

But if we hope for something which we do not see, then we eagerly and patiently wait for it.

Williams New Testament

But a hope that is seen is not real hope, for who hopes for what he actually sees? But if we hope for something we do not see, we keep on patiently waiting for it.

World English Bible

But if we hope for that which we don't see, we wait for it with patience.

Worrell New Testament

But, if we hope for that which we see not, we wait for it with patience.

Worsley New Testament

but if we hope for what we see not, then we wait for it with patience.

Youngs Literal Translation

and if what we do not behold we hope for, through continuance we expect it.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

if
εἰ 
Ei 
if, whether, that, not tr,
Usage: 218

we hope for
ἐλπίζω 
Elpizo 
Usage: 29

ὅς ἥ ὅ 
Hos 
Usage: 980

we see
βλέπω 
Blepo 
Usage: 85

not
οὐ 
Ou 
not, no, cannot ,
Usage: 1032

then do we
ἀπεκδέχομαι 
Apekdechomai 
Usage: 7

with
διά 
Dia 
by, through, with, for, for ... sake, therefore , for this cause , because,
Usage: 527

ὑπομονή 
Hupomone 
Usage: 26

ἀπεκδέχομαι 
Apekdechomai 
Usage: 7

Devotionals

Devotionals containing Romans 8:25

References

Context Readings

A Two-Stage Healing

24 For we were saved with this hope in mind. Now a hope that can be observed is not really hope, for who hopes for what can be seen? 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet observe, we eagerly wait for it with patience. 26 In the same way, the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, since we do not know how to pray as we should. But the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words,



Cross References

1 Thessalonians 1:3

In the presence of our God and Father, we constantly remember how your faith is active, your love is hard at work, and your hope in our Lord Jesus the Messiah is enduring.

Psalm 27:14

Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD! Davidic

Genesis 49:18

"LORD, I'm waiting for your salvation."

Psalm 37:7-9

Be silent in the LORD's presence and wait patiently for him. Don't be angry because of the one whose way prospers or the one who implements evil schemes.

Psalm 62:1

My soul rests quietly only when it looks to God; from him comes my deliverance.

Psalm 62:5-6

My soul, be quiet before God, for from him comes my hope.

Psalm 130:5-7

I wait for the LORD; my soul waits, and I will hope in his word.

Isaiah 25:9

"And you will say at that time, "Look! It's the LORD! This is our God! We waited for him, and he saved us. This is the LORD! We waited for him, so let us rejoice, and we will be glad that he has saved us."

Isaiah 26:8

Yes, LORD, in the path of your judgments we wait; your name and your Law are the soul's desire.

Lamentations 3:25-26

The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the person who searches for him.

Luke 8:15

But the ones on the good soil are the people who hear the word but also hold on to it with good and honest hearts, producing a crop through endurance."

Luke 21:19

By your endurance you will protect your lives."

Romans 2:7

eternal life to those who strive for glory, honor, and immortality by patiently doing good;

Romans 8:23

However, not only the creation, but we who have the first fruits of the Spirit also groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

Romans 12:12

Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer.

Colossians 1:11

You are being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might, so that you might patiently endure everything with joy

2 Thessalonians 3:5

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of the Messiah.

Hebrews 6:12

Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are inheriting the promises through faith and patience.

Hebrews 6:15

And so he obtained what he had been promised, because he patiently waited for it.

Hebrews 10:36

For you need endurance, so that after you have done God's will you can receive what he has promised.

Hebrews 12:1-3

Therefore, having so vast a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, and throwing off everything that hinders us and especially the sin that so easily entangles us, let us keep running with endurance the race set before us,

James 1:3-4

because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

James 5:7-11

So be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious crop from his land, being patient with it until it receives the fall and the spring rains.

Revelation 1:9

I am John, your brother and partner in the oppression, kingdom, and patience that comes because of Jesus. I was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony about Jesus.

Revelation 13:10

If anyone is to be taken captive, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed with a sword, with a sword he will be killed. Here is a call for endurance and faith of the saints:

Revelation 14:12

Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, who keep the commandments of God and hold fast to their faithfulness in Jesus:

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