Romans 15:13

Romans 15:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Context of Romans 15:13

11And again, “Praise the Lord, all you nations! Praise him, all you people of the world!” 12Again, Isaiah says, “There will be a root from Jesse. He will rise to rule the nations, and he will give the nations hope.” May God, the source of hope, fill you with joy and peace through your faith in him. Then you will overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 14I’m convinced, brothers and sisters, that you, too, are filled with goodness. I’m also convinced that you have all the knowledge you need and that you are able to instruct each other. 15However, I’ve written you a letter, parts of which are rather bold, as a reminder to you. I’m doing this because God gave me the gift

Romans 15:13 word by word

Ὁ δὲ θεὸς τῆς ἐλπίδος πληρώσαι ὑμᾶς πάσης χαρᾶς καὶ εἰρήνης ἐν τῷ πιστεύειν εἰς τὸ περισσεύειν ὑμᾶς ἐν τῇ ἐλπίδι ἐν δυνάμει πνεύματος ἁγίου.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• the Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• of hopeἐλπίςelpis · hopeG1680
• fillπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137
• youσύsu · youG4771
• withχαράchara · joyG5479
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē · peaceG1515
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• believingπιστεύωpisteuō · to trust (in)G4100
• thatεἰςeis · towardG1519
• may aboundπερισσεύωperisseuō · to exceedG4052
• the powerδύναμιςdunamis · powerG1411
• of theπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• Holyἅγιοςhagios · holyG40

Cross-references for Romans 15:13

• Romans 15:5May God, who gives you this endurance and encouragement, allow you to live in harmony with each other by following the example of Christ Jesus.
• Jeremiah 14:8You are Israel’s hope, the one who saves it in times of trouble. Why should you be like a stranger in the land, like a traveler who stays only one night?
• Joel 3:16The Lord will roar from Zion, and his voice will thunder from Jerusalem. The sky and the earth will shake. The Lord will be a refuge for his people. He will be a stronghold for the people of Israel.
• 1 Timothy 1:1From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our confidence.
• Romans 14:17God’s kingdom does not consist of what a person eats or drinks. Rather, God’s kingdom consists of God’s approval and peace, as well as the joy that the Holy Spirit gives.
• Isaiah 55:12You will go out with joy and be led out in peace. The mountains and the hills will break into songs of joy in your presence, and all the trees will clap their hands.
• John 14:1“Don’t be troubled. Believe in God, and believe in me.
• Galatians 5:22But the spiritual nature produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
• Ephesians 1:2Good will and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are yours!
• Ephesians 5:18Don’t get drunk on wine, which leads to wild living. Instead, be filled with the Spirit
• 2 Thessalonians 2:16God our Father loved us and by his kindness gave us everlasting encouragement and good hope. Together with our Lord Jesus Christ,
• 1 Peter 1:8Although you have never seen Christ, you love him. You don’t see him now, but you believe in him. You are extremely happy with joy and praise that can hardly be expressed in words
• Romans 5:4endurance creates character, and character creates confidence.
• Romans 12:12Be happy in your confidence, be patient in trouble, and pray continually.
• 2 Corinthians 9:8Besides, God will give you his constantly overflowing kindness. Then, when you always have everything you need, you can do more and more good things.
• Hebrews 6:11We want each of you to prove that you’re working hard so that you will remain confident until the end.

Commentaries on Romans 15:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13Now the God of hope, etc. - ̔ , May the God of this hope - that God who caused both Jews and Gentiles to hope that the gracious promises which he made to them should be fulfilled; and who, accordingly, has fulfilled them in the most punctual and circumstantial manner; Fill you with all joy - Give you true spiritual happiness; peace in your own hearts, and unity among yourselves; in believing not only the promises which he has given you, but believing in…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13Now the God of hope - The God who “inspires,” or “produces” the Christian hope. All joy and peace - Romans 14:17. If they were filled with this, there would be no strife and contention. In believing - The effect of believing is to produce this joy and peace. That ye may abound … - That your hope may be steadfast and strong. Through the power … - By means of the powerful operation of the Holy Spirit. It is by his power alone that the Christian has the hope…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-13Verses 8-13 Christ fulfilled the prophecies and promises relating to the Jews, and the Gentile converts could have no excuse for despising them. The Gentiles, being brought into the church, are companions in patience and tribulation. They should praise God. Calling upon all the nations to praise the Lord, shows that they shall have knowledge of him. We shall never seek to Christ till we trust in him. And the whole plan of redemption is suited to reconcile…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. Now, &c.--This seems a concluding prayer, suggested by the whole preceding subject matter of the epistle. the God of hope--(See on Ro 15:5). fill you with all joy and peace in believing--the native truth of that faith which is the great theme of this epistle (compare Ga 5:22). that ye may abound in hope--"of the glory of God." (See on Ro 5:1). through the power of the Holy Ghost--to whom, in the economy of redemption, it belongs to inspire believers…Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 15:13

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• Peace
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Commentaries on Romans 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings