Romans 8:24

For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?

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Other Translations for Romans 8:24

BSB

For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?

AKJV

For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man sees, why does he yet hope for?

CPDV

For we have been saved by hope. But a hope which is seen is not hope. For when a man sees something, why would he hope?

ERV

For by hope were we saved: but hope that is seen is not hope: for who hopeth for that which he seeth?

NHEB

For we were saved in hope, but hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for that which he sees?

SMT

For by hope were we saved: but hope being seen is not hope: for what any one sees, why does he also hope?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 8:24

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Commentary for Romans 8:24

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Romans 8:24

Summary

Hope's essence is trusting what remains unseen

Event

Explaining hope's nature

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD