Romans
“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.”
Romans 8:25
Romans 8:25 (KJV) speaks to patience in waiting, hope, and waiting — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
Made with Verse Gardens
Verses that sit beside this one
“I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Psalms 130:5“Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.”
James 5:7“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
Habakkuk 2:3“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
Psalms 40:1“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
Romans 12:12
Common questions
What does Romans 8:25 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 8:25 reads: "But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it." The verse speaks to patience in waiting, hope, and waiting. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 8 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 8:25 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it." is Romans 8:25 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 8.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 8:25?
Verses that sit beside Romans 8:25 include Psalms 130:5, James 5:7, and Psalms 62:5. Reading them alongside Romans 8:25 deepens the theme of patience in waiting.
How can I pray with Romans 8:25?
Read Romans 8:25 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.