What David said are really the words of Jesus,
"I always see the Lord near me,
and I will not be afraid with him at my right side.
Because of this, my heart will be glad,
my words will be joyful, and I will live in hope.
The Lord won't leave me in the grave.
I am his holy one, and he won't let my body decay.
He has shown me the path to life,
and he makes me glad by being near me."


Act 2:25-28 (CEV)

My dear friends,
we are already God's children,
though what we will be hasn't yet been seen.


But we do know that when Christ returns,
we will be like him,
because we will see him as he truly is.


This hope makes us keep ourselves holy,
just as Christ is holy.


1 John 3:2-3 (CEV)

Honor Christ

and let him be the Lord of your life.

Always be ready to give an answer

when someone asks you

about your hope.

1 Peter 3:15 (CEV)

Christ was chosen even before the world was created,

but because of you, he did not come until these last days.

And when he did come,

it was to lead you to have faith in God,

who raised him from death and honored him in a glorious way.

That's why you have put your faith and hope in God.

1 Peter 1:20-21 (CEV)

Be alert and think straight.

Put all your hope in

how kind God will be to you

when Jesus Christ appears.

1 Peter 1:13 (CEV)

Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

God is so good,

and by raising Jesus from death,

he has given us new life

and a hope that lives on.

1Peter 1:3 (CEV)

This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls.

In fact,

hope reaches behind the curtain

and into the most holy place.

Hebrews 6:19 (CEV)

God cannot tell lies!

And so his promises and vows are two things

that can never be changed.

We have run to God for safety.

Now his promises should greatly encourage us

to take hold of the hope that is right in front of us.

Hebrews 6:18 (CEV)

For in thee, O Jehovah, do I hope: Thou wilt answer, O Lord my God.

(Psa 38:15 ASV)

I will give thee thanks for ever, because thou hast done it; And I will hope in thy name, for it is good, in the presence of thy saints.

(Psa 52:9 ASV)

And now, Lord, what wait I for? My hope is in thee.

(Psa 39:7 ASV)

For thou art my hope, O Lord Jehovah: Thou art my trust from my youth.

(Psa 71:5 ASV)

But I will hope continually, And will praise thee yet more and more.

(Psa 71:14 ASV)

I will give thee thanks for ever, because thou hast done it; And I will hope in thy name, for it is good, in the presence of thy saints.

(Psa 52:9 ASV)

For thou art my hope, O Lord Jehovah: Thou art my trust from my youth.

(Psa 71:5 ASV)

But I will hope continually, And will praise thee yet more and more.

(Psa 71:14 ASV)

And the Scriptures were written to teach
and encourage us by giving us hope.


God is the one who makes us patient and cheerful.
I pray that he will help you live at peace with each other,
as you follow Christ.


Romans 15:4-5 (CEV)

Never give up.

Eagerly follow the Holy Spirit and serve the Lord.

Let your hope make you glad.

Be patient in time of trouble

and never stop praying.

Romans 12:11-12 (CEV)

And this hope is what saves us.

But if we already have what we hope for,

there is no need to keep on hoping.

However,

we hope for something we have not yet seen,

and we patiently wait for it.

Romans 8:24-25 (CEV)

Christ has also introduced us to God's undeserved kindness

on which we take our stand.

So we are happy, as we look forward to sharing in the glory of God.

But that's not all!

We gladly suffer, because we know that suffering helps us to endure.

And endurance builds character,

which gives us a hope that will never disappoint us.

All of this happens because God has given us the Holy Spirit,

who fills our hearts with his love.

Romans 5:2-5 (CEV)

He will give eternal life to everyone

who has patiently done what is good

in the hope of receiving glory, honor, and life

that lasts forever.

Romans 2:7 (CEV)

All nations will place their hope in him.

Matthew 12:21 (CEV)

We wish that each of you would always be

eager to show how strong

and lasting your hope really is.

Hebrews 6:11 (CEV)

Christ is the Son in charge of God's people.

And we are those people,

if we keep on being brave and don't lose hope.

Hebrews 3:6 (CEV)

Our God, you save us, and your fearsome deeds answer our prayers for justice! You give hope to people everywhere on earth, even those across the sea.

Psalm 65:5 CEV

You are my only hope for being saved, LORD, and I do all you command.

Psalm 119:166 CEV

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, All ye that hope in Jehovah.

(Psa 31:24 ASV)

Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness;

(Psa 33:18 ASV)

And now, Lord, what wait I for? My hope is in thee.

(Psa 39:7 ASV)

I will give thee thanks for ever, because thou hast done it; And I will hope in thy name, for it is good, in the presence of thy saints.

(Psa 52:9 ASV)

For thou art my hope, O Lord Jehovah: Thou art my trust from my youth.

(Psa 71:5 ASV)

But I will hope continually, And will praise thee yet more and more.

(Psa 71:14 ASV)

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; For I shall yet praise him, Who is the help of my countenance, and my God.

(Psa 43:5 ASV)

The LORD is there to rescue all who are discouraged and have given up hope.

Psalm 34:18 CEV

You are my only hope for being saved, LORD, and I do all you command.

Psalm 119:166 CEV

Even before sunrise, I pray for your help, and I put my hope in what you have said.

Psalm 119:147 CEV

Be true to your word, LORD. Keep me alive and strong; don't let me be ashamed because of my hope.

Psalm 119:116 CEV

I hope my thoughts will please you, because you are the one who makes me glad.

Psalm 104:34 CEV

I will never give up hope or stop praising you.

Psalm 71:14 CEV

Our God, you save us, and your fearsome deeds answer our prayers for justice! You give hope to people everywhere on earth, even those across the sea.

Psalm 65:5 CEV

You are my only hope for being saved, LORD, and I do all you command.

Psalm 119:166 CEV

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, All ye that hope in Jehovah.

(Psa 31:24 ASV)

Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness;

(Psa 33:18 ASV)