Romans 12:12

New American Bible - revised edition

Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.

Cross References

Psalm 109:4

In return for my love they slander me, even though I prayed for them.

Psalm 37:7

Be still before the Lord; wait for him. Do not be provoked by the prosperous, nor by malicious schemers.

Psalm 40:1

For the leader. A psalm of David.

Psalm 62:8

My deliverance and honor are with God, my strong rock; my refuge is with God.

Proverbs 10:28

The hope of the just brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked perishes.

Proverbs 14:32

The wicked are overthrown by their wickedness, but the just find a refuge in their integrity.

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you. The Similes of Salt and Light.

Luke 10:20

Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” Praise of the Father.

Luke 21:19

By your perseverance you will secure your lives. The Great Tribulation.

Luke 8:15

But as for the seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who, when they have heard the word, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance. The Parable of the Lamp.

Acts 1:14

All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together with some women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers. The Choice of Judas’s Successor.

Acts 12:5

Peter thus was being kept in prison, but prayer by the church was fervently being made to God on his behalf.

Acts 2:42

They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers.

Acts 6:4

whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit. Apostle to the Gentiles.

Romans 15:4

For whatever was written previously was written for our instruction, that by endurance and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.

Romans 2:7

eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality through perseverance in good works,

Romans 8:25

But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance.

1 Corinthians 13:13

So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

2 Corinthians 12:8

Three times I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me,

Philippians 3:1

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. Writing the same things to you is no burden for me but is a safeguard for you. Against Legalistic Teachers.

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!

Colossians 1:11

strengthened with every power, in accord with his glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy

Colossians 1:27

to whom God chose to make known the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; it is Christ in you, the hope for glory.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras sends you greetings; he is one of you, a slave of Christ [Jesus], always striving for you in his prayers so that you may be perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

Colossians 4:2

Persevere in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving;

1 Thessalonians 1:3

calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father,

1 Thessalonians 5:8

But since we are of the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love and the helmet that is hope for salvation.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

Accordingly, we ourselves boast of you in the churches of God regarding your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and the afflictions you endure.

2 Thessalonians 3:5

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ. Neglect of Work.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, avoid all this. Instead, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 3:10

You have followed my teaching, way of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,

Titus 2:13

as we await the blessed hope, the appearance of the glory of the great God and of our savior Jesus Christ,

Titus 3:7

so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life.

Hebrews 10:32

Remember the days past when, after you had been enlightened, you endured a great contest of suffering.

Hebrews 10:36

You need endurance to do the will of God and receive what he has promised.

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us

Hebrews 3:6

but Christ was faithful as a son placed over his house. We are his house, if [only] we hold fast to our confidence and pride in our hope. Israel’s Infidelity a Warning.

Hebrews 5:7

In the days when he was in the flesh, he offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.

Hebrews 6:12

so that you may not become sluggish, but imitators of those who, through faith and patience, are inheriting the promises. God’s Promise Immutable.

Hebrews 6:15

And so, after patient waiting, he obtained the promise.

James 5:7

Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.

1 Peter 4:13

But rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is at hand. Therefore, be serious and sober for prayers.

2 Peter 1:6

knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with devotion,

Revelation 13:10

Anyone destined for captivity goes into captivity. Anyone destined to be slain by the sword shall be slain by the sword. Such is the faithful endurance of the holy ones. The Second Beast.