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Bible verse
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.”
What it means
Paul prays that the God of hope would fill his friends to overflowing with joy and peace, so their hope would spill over. Notice the source. Hope is not something we manufacture but something God gives by His Spirit as we trust Him. When believing feels thin, this is a prayer to pray. Because Christ is risen, our hope has a solid floor. He fills the empty and the anxious, turning small faith into abounding, Spirit-fueled expectation.
Romans 15:13 at a glance
| Reference | Romans 15:13 |
|---|---|
| Book | Romans |
| Chapter to read it in | Romans 15 |
| Topic | hope |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
- Romans 12:12
- 2 Corinthians 9:8
- Galatians 5:22
- Romans 14:17
- John 14:1
- Romans 15:5
- John 14:27
- Isaiah 55:12
- 1 Peter 1:8
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Romans 15:13?
It is in Romans, in Romans 15. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Romans 15:13?
Readers most often set it beside 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, Romans 12:12, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Galatians 5:22. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Romans 15:13?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Romans 15:13 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Romans 15:13, hope. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Romans 15 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Romans 15:13 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
