In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, “So shall your descendants be.”

through whom we also have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we celebrate in hope of the glory of God.

and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;

and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope

For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees?

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

rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,

For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Again Isaiah says, “There shall come the root of Jesse, And He who arises to rule over the Gentiles, In Him will the Gentiles hope.”

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

whenever I go to Spain—for I hope to see you in passing, and to be helped on my way there by you, when I have first enjoyed your company for a while—