Romans 15:13 – Meaning & Devotional
"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."
What This Verse Means
Paul's benediction identifies God as the source of hope and asks Him to fill believers with joy and peace — not through circumstances but through believing. The result is overflowing hope powered by the Holy Spirit.
Notice the progression: God fills → believers trust → hope abounds. It's not self-generated optimism but Spirit-empowered confidence in God's promises.
Historical Context
Paul concludes the main body of Romans with this prayer-wish. After extensive theological teaching, he prays that the God who inspired such truth would fill His people with its practical benefits.
How to Apply This Today
Ask God to fill you with joy and peace today. These come through believing — trusting His promises — and result in overflowing hope powered by the Holy Spirit.
Related Verses
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace."
Romans 5:5
"Hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts."
🙏 A Prayer from Romans 15:13
God of hope, fill me with all joy and peace as I trust in You. Let hope overflow in my life through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Common questions people ask about this passage — answered with KJV scripture.
What are the fruits of the Spirit?
The fruits of the Spirit are nine qualities — love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance — produced in believers by the Holy Spirit.
Read answerWhat does the Bible say about heaven?
Heaven is described as God's dwelling place, a realm of perfect joy, no suffering, and eternal fellowship with God — the ultimate hope for all believers.
Read answerWhat Is the Fruit of the Spirit?
The fruit of the Spirit is the character produced in believers by the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance.
Read answerHow Can I Know the Will of God?
God reveals His will through Scripture, the Holy Spirit, prayer, wise counsel, circumstances, and the peace of Christ in the heart.
Read answerWhat Are the Fruits of the Spirit?
The fruits of the Spirit are nine character qualities — love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance — produced in believers by the Holy Spirit.
Read answerWhat Is the Trinity?
The Trinity is the doctrine that God exists as three persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — in one divine being.
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More Devotionals on Hope
1 Peter 1:3
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.
Romans 8:18
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Job 19:25
For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.
Job 19:25
For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.
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