What does Romans 15:13 mean?
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Paul prays that the God of hope will fill believers with joy and peace as they trust him, so that hope overflows by the Holy Spirit’s power.
God is called the source—‘the God of hope’—who fills us with joy and peace. The channel is trust: ‘as you trust in him.’
The aim is overflowing hope, produced not by willpower but ‘by the power of the Holy Spirit.’ Christian hope is a gift, not self-generated optimism.
How do I get more hope?
This verse ties hope to trusting God; as we believe him, the Spirit fills us with joy and peace, and hope overflows.
Greek word studies — original-language background to the verse.
Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.