Romans 12:12
What is written? (ESV)
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
What does it say?
Rejoice in your hope, be patient through trials, be constant in prayer.
What is its immediate context?
Paul is offering encouragement to the Christians in Rome. Other instructions in the surrounding verses include to love one another (vs 10), not be lazy (vs 11), be giving and show hospitality (vs 13) and to “bless those who persecute you” (vs 14).
How Romans 12:12 is applied across Bible answers
Is there a Great Tribulation in the Bible?
Paul instructs to be "patient in tribulation" -- inferring it will come and it will run its course.
When is the Tribulation on earth?
Paul instructs to be "patient in tribulation" -- inferring that it will come, and it will run its course.
