Bible Verses About hope
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Biblical hope is not wishful thinking — it is confident expectation rooted in God's character. These passages anchor weary hearts, especially during long seasons of waiting.
Start with Romans 15:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 5:3-5; read each passage in its chapter.
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Read in contextJeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Read in contextRomans 5:3-5
Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame.
Read in contextHebrews 11:1
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Read in contextPsalm 39:7
But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.
Read in contextLamentations 3:21-23
Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
Read in context1 Peter 1:3
In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Read in contextIsaiah 40:31
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.
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