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Bible Verses About Hope

Hope that anchors the soul, especially in hard times.

58 verses · curated by hand

From the wider Bible

More verses about hope in Scripture

145 passages mentioning “hope” across WEB & KJV — beyond the curated set above.

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  1. 1 Peter 1:21

    “who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; so that your faith and hope might be in God.”

  2. 1 Peter 3:5

    “For this is how the holy women before, who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:”

  3. 1 John 3:3

    “Everyone who has this hope set on him purifies himself, even as he is pure.”

  4. 2 John 1:12

    “Having many things to write to you, I don’t want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full.”

  5. 3 John 1:14

    “but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.”

Frequently asked

Questions about hope in the Bible

What does the Bible say about hope?
The Bible describes hope as an anchor for the soul (Hebrews 6:19), renewed every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23), and bound up with the eternal life promised in Christ (Romans 5:5).
Which Bible verse gives hope in hard times?
Jeremiah 29:11 ("I know the plans I have for you"), Romans 8:28 ("all things work together for good"), and Psalm 42:11 ("hope in God") are the three most-shared hope verses for difficult seasons.
How is biblical hope different from optimism?
Optimism expects pleasant circumstances. Biblical hope expects God to be faithful, regardless of circumstances. Hope is anchored outside the self in a person and a promise, not in a forecast.