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Romans 5:2,3
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God…

Romans 15:13
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.

Psalm 16:9-11
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope…

patient.

Romans 2:7
To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

Romans 5:3,4
And not onlyso, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; …

Romans 8:25
But if we hope for that we see not,then do we with patience wait forit.

continuing.

Genesis 32:24-26
And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day…

Job 27:8-10
For whatis the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul? …

Psalm 55:16,17
As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me…

Patient in affliction
Patience in affliction is a call to endure hardships with a steadfast spirit. The early church faced significant trials, including persecution from both Jewish and Roman authorities. This patience is not passive resignation but an active perseverance, trusting in God's sovereignty and timing.James 1:2-4 speaks to the testing of faith producing perseverance, which leads to maturity. The patience modeled by Christ during His suffering (1 Peter 2:21-23) serves as the ultimate example for believers. This endurance is also seen in the lives of the apostles and early martyrs, who remained faithful despite severe trials.

Persistent in prayer
Prayer is a vital component of the Christian life, serving as a means of communication with God. The call to be persistent in prayer underscores the importance of continual and fervent prayer, as seen in the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8). This persistence reflects a dependence on God and a recognition of His power and authority. The early church was marked by a devotion to prayer (Acts 2:42), which was crucial for their spiritual strength and unity. Theologically, prayer is an expression of faith and trust in God's will, aligning the believer's heart with His purposes. Jesus Himself modeled persistent prayer, often withdrawing to pray alone (Mark 1:35), setting an example for His followers.

- Hope in Scripture is not wishful thinking but confident expectation, because “faith is the assurance of what we hope for” (Hebrews 11:1).

- The ground of this joy is the finished work of Christ. As Peter writes, “According to His great mercy, He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:3).

- Joy flows when eyes stay fixed on the promise of Christ’s return: “We wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13).

- Practical outflow:

• Meditate on promises likeJeremiah 29:11—God’s plans are for welfare and hope.

• Sing praises in daily routines, followingPsalm 71:14: “As for me, I will always hope and will praise You more and more.”

- Affliction is certain (John 16:33), yet endurance is possible because God sovereignly works “all things together for good” (Romans 8:28).

- Patience here means steadfastness that refuses to quit.James 1:2–4 calls believers to “count it all joy…knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”

- Scripture models this perseverance:

• Job waited amid intense loss (Job 13:15).

• Paul and Silas sang hymns in prison (Acts 16:25).

- Practical outflow:

• Remember God’s promises each time suffering flares (2 Corinthians 4:17–18).

• Seek fellowship;Galatians 6:2 urges bearing one another’s burdens.

- Persistence is more than frequency; it is unrelenting dependence. Jesus illustrated this with the widow who kept coming to the judge (Luke 18:1–8).

-Philippians 4:6–7 ties prayer to peace: “In everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

-Colossians 4:2 echoesRomans 12:12: “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”

- Practical outflow:

• Schedule set times, but also cultivate moment-by-moment conversation (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

• Keep a journal to note answered prayers, strengthening faith for future petitions (Psalm 116:1–2).

Romans 12:12 calls believers to a three-fold rhythm: rejoice because hope is secure in Christ, endure trials with unwavering patience, and stay in constant, faith-filled conversation with the Father. Living this way showcases the transforming power of the gospel to a watching world and anchors the heart in God’s unchanging promises.

Patient in tribulation.--This virtue was, of course, specially needed in the troublous times through which the Church was passing. So, again, in the next verse, the "hospitality" of which the Apostle speaks is something more than the ordinary entertainment of friends. The reference is to a state of things in which the Christian was liable to be persecuted and driven from city to city, and often compelled to seek for shelter with those who held the same faith as himself.