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Romans 12:12

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing earnest in prayer;
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— As regards hope, rejoicing: as regards tribulation, enduring: as regards prayer, persevering:
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— In hope, rejoicing, in tribulation, enduring, in prayer, persevering,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— in the hope rejoicing; in the tribulation enduring; in the prayer persevering;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Rejoicing in hope. Patient in tribulation. Instant in prayer.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Reioycing in hope, pacient in tribulation, continuing in prayer,
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Reioycing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— Rejoice in your hope, sustain your afflictions, be constant in prayer;
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— Be joyful in your hope. Be patient under your afflictions. Be persevering in prayer.

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
Rejoicing 5463
{5463} Prime
χαίρω
chairo
{khah'-ee-ro}
A primary verb; to be full of 'cheer', that is, calmly happy or well off; impersonal especially as a salutation (on meeting or parting), be well.
z5723
<5723> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 2549
in hope; 1680
{1680} Prime
ἐλπίς
elpis
{el-pece'}
From ἔλπω [[elpo]] which is a primary word (to anticipate, usually with pleasure); expectation (abstract or concrete) or confidence.
patient 5278
{5278} Prime
ὑπομένω
hupomeno
{hoop-om-en'-o}
From G5259 and G3306; to stay under (behind), that is, remain; figuratively to undergo, that is, bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere.
z5723
<5723> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 2549
in tribulation; 2347
{2347} Prime
θλῖψις
thlipsis
{thlip'-sis}
From G2346; pressure (literally or figuratively).
continuing instant 4342
{4342} Prime
προσκαρτερέω
proskartereo
{pros-kar-ter-eh'-o}
From G4314 and G2594; to be earnest towards, that is, (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to adhere closely to (as a servitor).
z5723
<5723> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 2549
in prayer; 4335
{4335} Prime
προσευχή
proseuche
{pros-yoo-khay'}
From G4336; prayer (worship); by implication an oratory (chapel).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

Romans 12:12

_ _ Rejoicing, etc. — Here it is more lively to retain the order and the verbs of the original: “In hope, rejoicing; in tribulation, enduring; in prayer, persevering.” Each of these exercises helps the other. If our “hope” of glory is so assured that it is a rejoicing hope, we shall find the spirit of “endurance in tribulation” natural and easy; but since it is “prayer” which strengthens the faith that begets hope and lifts it up into an assured and joyful expectancy, and since our patience in tribulation is fed by this, it will be seen that all depends on our “perseverance in prayer.”

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Romans 12:1-21.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Romans 12:12

Rejoicing in hope — Of perfect holiness and everlasting happiness. Hitherto of faith and love; now of hope also, see the fifth and eighth chapters; afterwards of duties toward others; saints, Romans 12:13 persecutors, Romans 12:14 friends, strangers, enemies, Romans 12:15, &c.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

Romans 12:12

(7) Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

(7) He reckons up different virtues together with their effects, that is, hope, patience in tribulation, evenness of mind, continuance in prayer, liberality towards the saints, hospitality, moderation of mind even in helping our enemies, feeling the same as others in their adversity as well as their prosperity, modesty, endeavouring to maintain honest agreement as much as we are able with all men, which cannot be extinguished by any man injuring us.

Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
Rejoicing:

Romans 5:2-3 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. ... And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Romans 15:13 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.
Psalms 16:9-11 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. ... Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.
Psalms 71:20-23 [Thou], which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. ... My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
Psalms 73:24-26 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me [to] glory. ... My flesh and my heart faileth: [but] God [is] the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Proverbs 10:28 The hope of the righteous [shall be] gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Proverbs 14:32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Lamentations 3:24-26 The LORD [is] my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. ... [It is] good that [a man] should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
Habakkuk 3:17-18 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither [shall] fruit [be] in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and [there shall be] no herd in the stalls: ... Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Matthew 5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these [is] charity.
Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed [is] not grievous, but for you [it is] safe.
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.
Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what [is] the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
1 Thessalonians 5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given [us] everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, ... Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.
Titus 2:13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
Titus 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Hebrews 3:6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
Hebrews 6:17-19 Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed [it] by an oath: ... Which [hope] we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;
1 Peter 1:3-8 Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ... Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see [him] not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
1 John 3:1-3 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. ... And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

patient:

Romans 2:7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
Romans 5:3-4 And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; ... And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
Romans 8:25 But if we hope for that we see not, [then] do we with patience wait for [it].
Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Psalms 37:7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Psalms 40:1 [[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.]] I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Luke 8:15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep [it], and bring forth fruit with patience.
Luke 21:19 In your patience possess ye your souls.
Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
1 Thessalonians 1:3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;
2 Thessalonians 1:4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
2 Thessalonians 3:5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
1 Timothy 6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
2 Timothy 3:10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
Hebrews 6:12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Hebrews 6:15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
James 1:3-4 Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience. ... But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
James 5:7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
James 5:10-11 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. ... Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
1 Peter 2:19-20 For this [is] thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. ... For what glory [is it], if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye take it patiently, this [is] acceptable with God.
2 Peter 1:6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
Revelation 13:10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

continuing:

Genesis 32:24-26 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. ... And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.
Job 27:8-10 For what [is] the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul? ... Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God?
Psalms 55:16-17 As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. ... Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
Psalms 62:8 Trust in him at all times; [ye] people, pour out your heart before him: God [is] a refuge for us. Selah.
Psalms 109:4 For my love they are my adversaries: but I [give myself unto] prayer.
Jeremiah 29:12-13 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. ... And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Daniel 9:18-19 O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city which is called by thy name: for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies. ... O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for thine own sake, O my God: for thy city and thy people are called by thy name.
Luke 11:5-13 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; ... If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall [your] heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
Luke 18:1-8 And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; ... I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
Luke 18:9-43 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: ... And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw [it], gave praise unto God.
Acts 1:14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Acts 6:4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Acts 12:5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
2 Corinthians 12:8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
Ephesians 6:18-19 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; ... And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. ... And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Colossians 4:2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, who is [one] of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
Hebrews 5:7 Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;
James 5:15-16 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. ... Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
1 John 5:14-15 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: ... And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
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Gn 32:24. Jb 27:8. Ps 16:9; 37:7; 40:1; 55:16; 62:8; 71:20; 73:24; 109:4. Pv 10:28; 14:32. Jr 29:12. Lm 3:24. Dn 9:18. Hab 3:17. Mt 5:12. Lk 8:15; 10:20; 11:5; 18:1, 9; 21:19. Ac 1:14; 2:42; 6:4; 12:5. Ro 2:7; 5:2, 3; 8:25; 15:4, 13. 1Co 13:13. 2Co 12:8. Ep 6:18. Php 3:1; 4:4, 6. Col 1:11, 27; 4:2, 12. 1Th 1:3; 5:8, 16, 17. 2Th 1:4; 2:16; 3:5. 1Ti 6:11. 2Ti 3:10. Tit 2:13; 3:7. He 3:6; 5:7; 6:12, 15, 17; 10:36; 12:1. Jm 1:3; 5:7, 10, 15. 1P 1:3; 2:19; 4:7, 13. 2P 1:6. 1Jn 3:1; 5:14. Rv 13:10.

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