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Romans 8:25 — King James Version← Study notes

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


Romans 8:25Greek Interlinear

Greek · Romans 8:259 words
GreekMeaning
εἰei
IfwordG1487
δὲde
howeverwordG1161
ho
whatrelative pronounG3739
οὐou
notadverbG3756
βλέπομενblepomen
we seeverbG991
ἐλπίζομενelpizomen
we hope forverbG1679
δι’di’
inprepositionG1223
ὑπομονῆςhypomonēs
patiencenounG5281
ἀπεκδεχόμεθαapekdechometha
we awaitverbG553
Greek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.

Church Fathers on Romans 8:25

— “But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.” That is, if you are to be looking for everything in this world, what need is there for hope? What is hope then? It is feeling confidence in things to come. What great demand then does God make upon you, since He Himself gives you blessings quite entire from His own stores? One thing only, hope, He asks of you, that you too may have somewhat of your own to contribute toward your salvation. And this…

Chrysostom · 4th century · Homily 14 on Romans
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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