Romans 12:12

God's Word

Be happy in your confidence, be patient in trouble, and pray continually.

Cross References

Psalm 109:4

In return for my love, they accuse me, but I pray for them.

Psalm 37:7

Surrender yourself to the Lord, and wait patiently for him. Do not be preoccupied with ⌞an evildoer⌟ who succeeds in his way when he carries out his schemes.

Psalm 40:1

I waited patiently for the Lord. He turned to me and heard my cry for help.

Psalm 62:8

Trust him at all times, you people. Pour out your hearts in his presence. God is our refuge. Selah

Proverbs 10:28

The hope of righteous people ⌞leads to⌟ joy, but the eager waiting of wicked people comes to nothing.

Proverbs 14:32

A wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing, but even in his death a righteous person has a refuge.

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice and be glad because you have a great reward in heaven! The prophets who lived before you were persecuted in these ways.

Luke 10:20

However, don’t be happy that evil spirits obey you. Be happy that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 21:19

By your endurance you will save your life.

Luke 8:15

The seeds that were planted on good ground are people who also hear the word. But they keep it in their good and honest hearts and produce what is good despite what life may bring.

Acts 1:14

The apostles had a single purpose as they devoted themselves to prayer. They were joined by some women, including Mary (the mother of Jesus), and they were joined by his brothers.

Acts 12:5

So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was praying very hard to God for him.

Acts 2:42

The disciples were devoted to the teachings of the apostles, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.

Acts 6:4

However, we will devote ourselves to praying and to serving in ways that are related to the word.”

Romans 15:13

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.

Romans 15:4

Everything written long ago was written to teach us so that we would have confidence through the endurance and encouragement which the Scriptures give us.

Romans 2:7

He will give everlasting life to those who search for glory, honor, and immortality by persisting in doing what is good. But he will bring

Romans 8:25

But if we hope for what we don’t see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.

1 Corinthians 13:13

So these three things remain: faith, hope, and love. But the best one of these is love.

2 Corinthians 12:8

I begged the Lord three times to take it away from me.

Philippians 3:1

Now then, brothers and sisters, be joyful in the Lord. It’s no trouble for me to write the same things to you, and it’s for your safety.

Philippians 4:4

Always be joyful in the Lord! I’ll say it again: Be joyful!

Colossians 1:11

We ask him to strengthen you by his glorious might with all the power you need to patiently endure everything with joy.

Colossians 1:27

God wanted his people throughout the world to know the glorious riches of this mystery—which is Christ living in you, giving you the hope of glory.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, a servant of Christ Jesus from your city, greets you. He always prays intensely for you. He prays that you will continue to be mature and completely convinced of everything that God wants.

Colossians 4:2

Keep praying. Pay attention when you offer prayers of thanksgiving.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

In the presence of our God and Father, we never forget that your faith is active, your love is working hard, and your confidence in our Lord Jesus Christ is enduring.

1 Thessalonians 5:8

Since we belong to the day, we must be sober. We must put on faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

That’s why we brag in God’s churches about your endurance and faith in all the persecutions and suffering you are experiencing.

2 Thessalonians 3:5

May the Lord direct your lives as you show God’s love and Christ’s endurance.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, must avoid these things. Pursue what God approves of: a godly life, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 3:10

But you know all about my teachings, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance.

Titus 2:13

At the same time we can expect what we hope for—the appearance of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Titus 3:7

As a result, God in his kindness  has given us his approval and we have become heirs who have the confidence that we have everlasting life.

Hebrews 10:32

Remember the past, when you first learned the truth. You endured a lot of hardship and pain.

Hebrews 10:36

You need endurance so that after you have done what God wants you to do, you can receive what he has promised.

Hebrews 12:1

Since we are surrounded by so many examples ⌞of faith⌟, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up.

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is a faithful son in charge of God’s household. We are his household if we continue to have courage and to be proud of the confidence we have.

Hebrews 5:7

During his life on earth, Jesus prayed to God, who could save him from death. He prayed and pleaded with loud crying and tears, and he was heard because of his devotion to God.

Hebrews 6:12

Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are receiving the promises through faith and patience.

Hebrews 6:15

So Abraham received what God promised because he waited patiently for it.

James 5:7

Brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord comes again. See how farmers wait for their precious crops to grow. They wait patiently for fall and spring rains.

1 Peter 4:13

but be happy as you share Christ’s sufferings. Then you will also be full of joy when he appears again in his glory.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of everything is near. Therefore, practice self-control, and keep your minds clear so that you can pray.

2 Peter 1:6

to knowledge add self-control; to self-control add endurance; to endurance add godliness;

Revelation 13:10

If anyone is taken prisoner, he must go to prison. If anyone is killed with a sword, with a sword he must be killed. In this situation God’s holy people need endurance and confidence.