Romans
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
Romans 12:12
Romans 12:12 (KJV) speaks to hope, perseverance, and prayer — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.”
Romans 8:25“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
Romans 5:3“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:”
1 Peter 1:6“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
Psalms 40:1“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”
Psalms 34:19“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”
Acts of the Apostles 14:22
Common questions
What does Romans 12:12 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 12:12 reads: "Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;" The verse speaks to hope, perseverance, and prayer. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 12 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Romans 12:12 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;" is Romans 12:12 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 12.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 12:12?
Verses that sit beside Romans 12:12 include Romans 8:25, Romans 5:3, and 1 Peter 1:6. Reading them alongside Romans 12:12 deepens the theme of hope.
How can I pray with Romans 12:12?
Read Romans 12:12 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.