Bible Verses About Hope

King James Version · 16 passages

Biblical hope is not wishful thinking; it is an anchor, fixed somewhere solid that the eye cannot yet see. It rests on the character of God, who has kept His word across centuries of His people's waiting. If hope deferred has made your heart sick, these passages are written to revive it, slowly and honestly.

Hebrews 6:18–19

18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: 19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;

See also: Numbers 23:19 · Titus 1:2 · 1 Samuel 15:29 · 2 Timothy 2:13

Lamentations 3:21–24

21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. recall...: Heb. make to return to my heart 22 It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 24 The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.

See also: Psalms 86:15 · Hebrews 10:23 · Luke 1:50 · Nehemiah 9:31

Romans 5:3–5

3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

See also: James 1:2 · James 1:12 · Galatians 4:6 · 1 Peter 3:14

1 Peter 1:3–4

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, abundant: Gr. much 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, for you: or, for us

See also: 1 Peter 1:23 · 1 John 5:4 · Romans 15:13 · Titus 3:4

Psalms 33:18–22

18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; 19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. 20 Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. 21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. 22 Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.

See also: 1 Peter 3:12 · Psalms 147:11 · Job 36:7 · Psalms 34:15