Romans 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul writes to the Roman believers immediately after citing Isaiah on Gentile hope, closing his argument with a formal benediction.

The words — ἐλπίδος (elpidos) means “of hope,” specifying the God who originates and sustains expectation. πληρώσαι (plērōsai) translates to “to fill,” indicating a complete impartation rather than a partial blessing.

The thread — The blessing structure mirrors the prayer formula in 2 Thessalonians 2:16 and the joy-in-hope command in Romans 12:12. The mechanism of divine abundance aligns with the grace provision described in 2 Corinthians 9:8.

Why it lands — The text states that believing in God triggers a filling of joy and peace, which produces an overflow of hope through the Holy Spirit’s power. It requires active faith as the direct condition for receiving this Spirit-wrought hope.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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.

Cross-references

2 Thessalonians 2:16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,
Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.
Romans 15:5 Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
Isaiah 55:12 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
1 Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,