Bible verses for children
A prayer for overflowing hope.
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Paul prays for joy and peace through trust, with hope strengthened by the Spirit. This is a blessing for the community, not an instruction to manufacture positive feelings on demand.
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Bible context & readings +
Romans 15:7–13 speaks of shared welcome and hope among different peoples. The prayer concludes that movement towards unity, so its joy and peace belong to a community learning to trust together.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God of hope, strengthen our joy, peace and trust. Amen.
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