Romans 12:12

Rejoicing in hope Better, In respect of the hope, rejoicing. Cp. ch. Romans 5:2; where see note. On this holy gladness cp. also 1 Peter 1:3-9.

patient, &c. Better, in respect of the tribulation, enduring. "The tribulation:" i.e. that which as Christians you are sure to find, in one form or another. Cp. John 16:33; also ch. Romans 5:3; Romans 8:35.

continuing, &c. Better, in respect of the [duty, or act, of] prayer, persevering. Same word as Colossians 4:2. Cp. 1 Thessalonians 5:16. Prayer would be either united (Acts 12:12), or individual (Matthew 6:6); but in any case it would be diligent, painstaking, and real.