Romans 12:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 12:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 12:12 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 12:12 — KJV
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
— Romans 12:12 (KJV)
Romans 12:12 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 12:12
“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. prayer...: or, instant and earnest prayer was made”
Shares key themes with Romans 12:12: instant, prayer
“Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. day and night: Gr. night and day”
Shares key themes with Romans 12:12: hope, instant
“For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? rejoicing: or, glorying?”
Shares key themes with Romans 12:12: rejoicing, hope
“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.”
Shares key themes with Romans 12:12: rejoicing, hope
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