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Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />rejoicing in hope, being patient in tribulation, being constant in prayer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />rejoicing in hope, persevering in affliction, being devoted to prayer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br /><i>constantly</i> rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast <i>and</i> patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Be happy in your confidence, be patient in trouble, and pray continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing earnest in prayer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />full of joyful hope, patient under persecution, earnest and persistent in prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />in the hope rejoicing; in the tribulation enduring; in the prayer persevering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />rejoicing in hope, being patient in tribulation, being constant in prayer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> in the hope rejoicing; in the tribulation enduring; in the prayer persevering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Rejoicing in hope; holding out under pressure; persevering in prayer;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Rejoicing in hope. Patient in tribulation. Instant in prayer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />in hope, rejoicing; in tribulation, enduring; in prayer, ever-willing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Be rejoicing in your hope. Bear your afflictions bravely. Be persistent in prayer.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />in hope, be joyful; in affliction, be patient; in prayer, be persevering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing steadfastly in prayer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />rejoicing in hope; patient in affliction; persevering in prayer:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />be joyful in hope; be patient under affliction; persevere in prayer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />full of joyful hope, patient under persecution, earnest and persistent in prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; persevering in prayer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoicing in hope, patient under affliction, persevering in prayer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/12-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3112" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/12.htm">Love, Zeal, Hope, Hospitality</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">Be joyful</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1680.htm" title="1680: elpidi (N-DFS) -- Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence.">in hope,</a> <a href="/greek/5278.htm" title="5278: hypomenontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- From hupo and meno; to stay under, i.e. Remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. Bear, have fortitude, persevere.">patient</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2347.htm" title="2347: thlipsei (N-DFS) -- Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure.">in affliction,</a> <a href="/greek/4342.htm" title="4342: proskarterountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To persist, persevere in, continue steadfast in; I wait upon. ">persistent</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4335.htm" title="4335: proseuchē (N-DFS) -- From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory.">in prayer.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">13</span>Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16-18</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4-7</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! / Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. / Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Colossians 4:2</a></span><br />Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-13.htm">James 5:13</a></span><br />Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm">1 Peter 4:13</a></span><br />But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-36.htm">Hebrews 10:36</a></span><br />You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">2 Corinthians 1:6-7</a></span><br />If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience. / And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18</a></span><br />Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Luke 18:1</a></span><br />Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Acts 1:14</a></span><br />With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Psalm 37:7</a></span><br />Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25-26</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. / It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a></span><br />Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-17.htm">Habakkuk 3:17-18</a></span><br />Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, / yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;</p><p class="hdg">Rejoicing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Romans 5:2,3</a></b></br> By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a></b></br> Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9-11</a></b></br> Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope… </p><p class="hdg">patient.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7</a></b></br> To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3,4</a></b></br> And not only <i>so</i>, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-25.htm">Romans 8:25</a></b></br> But if we hope for that we see not, <i>then</i> do we with patience wait for <i>it</i>.</p><p class="hdg">continuing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-24.htm">Genesis 32:24-26</a></b></br> And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/27-8.htm">Job 27:8-10</a></b></br> For what <i>is</i> the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/55-16.htm">Psalm 55:16,17</a></b></br> As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Affliction</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Constant</a> <a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Continuing</a> <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Earnest</a> <a href="/micah/6-2.htm">Enduring</a> <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Full</a> <a href="/romans/11-28.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/romans/11-14.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/luke/23-23.htm">Instant</a> <a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Patient</a> <a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Persecution</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Persevering</a> <a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Persistent</a> <a href="/romans/10-1.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/acts/22-2.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/romans/5-11.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Steadfastly</a> <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Stedfastly</a> <a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Tribulation</a> <a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Troubles</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">Affliction</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">Constant</a> <a href="/romans/13-8.htm">Continuing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-22.htm">Earnest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">Enduring</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Full</a> <a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">Instant</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">Patient</a> <a href="/galatians/5-11.htm">Persecution</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Persevering</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Persistent</a> <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-7.htm">Steadfastly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-7.htm">Stedfastly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-28.htm">Tribulation</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">Troubles</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">God's mercies must move us to offer ourselves.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-3.htm">No man must think too well of himself;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-6.htm">but everyone attend to the calling wherein he is placed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Love, and many other duties are required of us.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Revenge is especially forbidden.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Be joyful in hope</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the Christian's call to maintain joy through the assurance of future promises. The hope referenced here is not a wishful thinking but a confident expectation rooted in the promises of God. Biblically, hope is often linked with salvation and eternal life (<a href="/titus/1-2.htm">Titus 1:2</a>, <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3-4</a>). The joy in hope is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>) and reflects a deep-seated trust in God's faithfulness. Historically, early Christians faced persecution, and this joy in hope would have been a source of strength and encouragement. Theologically, this hope is anchored in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which assures believers of their own future resurrection (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20-22</a>).<p><b>Patient in affliction</b><br>Patience in affliction is a call to endure hardships with a steadfast spirit. The early church faced significant trials, including persecution from both Jewish and Roman authorities. This patience is not passive resignation but an active perseverance, trusting in God's sovereignty and timing. <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a> speaks to the testing of faith producing perseverance, which leads to maturity. The patience modeled by Christ during His suffering (<a href="/1_peter/2-21.htm">1 Peter 2:21-23</a>) serves as the ultimate example for believers. This endurance is also seen in the lives of the apostles and early martyrs, who remained faithful despite severe trials.<p><b>Persistent in prayer</b><br>Prayer is a vital component of the Christian life, serving as a means of communication with God. The call to be persistent in prayer underscores the importance of continual and fervent prayer, as seen in the parable of the persistent widow (<a href="/luke/18.htm">Luke 18:1-8</a>). This persistence reflects a dependence on God and a recognition of His power and authority. The early church was marked by a devotion to prayer (<a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a>), which was crucial for their spiritual strength and unity. Theologically, prayer is an expression of faith and trust in God's will, aligning the believer's heart with His purposes. Jesus Himself modeled persistent prayer, often withdrawing to pray alone (<a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Mark 1:35</a>), setting an example for His followers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_rome.htm">The Church in Rome</a></b><br>The original recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/early_christian_persecution.htm">Early Christian Persecution</a></b><br>The context of affliction mentioned in the verse can be related to the persecution faced by early Christians under Roman rule.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_in_hope.htm">Joyful in Hope</a></b><br><b>Rooted in Christ</b><br>Our hope is not based on circumstances but on the promises of God through Jesus Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Focusing on the eternal promises of God helps maintain joy despite present challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/patient_in_affliction.htm">Patient in Affliction</a></b><br><b>Endurance through Trials</b><br>Patience is developed through enduring trials, trusting in God's timing and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Faith in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Believers are called to trust that God is in control, even when facing difficulties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/persistent_in_prayer.htm">Persistent in Prayer</a></b><br><b>Constant Communication</b><br>Prayer is an ongoing conversation with God, essential for spiritual growth and strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>Persistent prayer reflects a heart that relies on God for guidance, strength, and provision.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">In hope.</span>--The Christian's hope, of which we have had more in <a href="/context/romans/8-20.htm" title="For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who has subjected the same in hope,">Romans 8:20-25</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Patient in tribulation.</span>--This virtue was, of course, specially needed in the troublous times through which the Church was passing. So, again, in the next verse, the "hospitality" of which the Apostle speaks is something more than the ordinary entertainment of friends. The reference is to a state of things in which the Christian was liable to be persecuted and driven from city to city, and often compelled to seek for shelter with those who held the same faith as himself.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 12-14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In hope rejoicing; in tribulation enduring; in prayer continuing instant; communicating to the necessities of the saints</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> Christians); <span class="cmt_word">given to</span> (literally, <span class="accented">pursuing</span>) <span class="cmt_word">hospitality</span><span class="accented">. <span class="cmt_word"></span>Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not</span>. In ver. 14 the form of the admonition passes from participles to direct imperatives, a positive command of Christ being adduced. In ver. 15 the gentler admonitory form of in the infinitive is taken up, passing to participles, as before in ver. 16. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/12-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Be joyful</span><br /><span class="grk">χαίροντες</span> <span class="translit">(chairontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in hope,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλπίδι</span> <span class="translit">(elpidi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1680.htm">Strong's 1680: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">patient</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπομένοντες</span> <span class="translit">(hypomenontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5278.htm">Strong's 5278: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hupo and meno; to stay under, i.e. Remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. Bear, have fortitude, persevere.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in affliction,</span><br /><span class="grk">θλίψει</span> <span class="translit">(thlipsei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2347.htm">Strong's 2347: </a> </span><span class="str2">Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">persistent</span><br /><span class="grk">προσκαρτεροῦντες</span> <span class="translit">(proskarterountes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4342.htm">Strong's 4342: </a> </span><span class="str2">To persist, persevere in, continue steadfast in; I wait upon. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">in prayer.</span><br /><span class="grk">προσευχῇ</span> <span class="translit">(proseuchē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4335.htm">Strong's 4335: </a> </span><span class="str2">From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/12-12.htm">NT Letters: Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope (Rom. 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