Romans 8:25

“But if we hope for that we see not, etc..] Whether it be the hour of death, or the second coming of Christ, or the resurrection of the dead, and eternal glory; all which are unseen by us, and to be hoped for: then do we with patience wait for it; as that which is certain and real, as something valuable, which will be satisfying, and be received with the utmost joy. This supposes, that the persons who wait for it believe it, and their interest in it, at least hope they have one; that they have a valuable esteem and affection for it; that they are not in a state of perfection and happiness; and that they sit loose by the things of this world, and are ready to part with the one, and grasp the…”

“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it--that is, then, patient waiting for it is our fitting attitude.”

“But if we hope ... - The effect here stated is one which exists everywhere. Where there is a strong desire for an object, and a corresponding expectation of obtaining it - which constitutes true hope - then we can wait for it with patience. Where there is a strong desire without a corresponding expectation of obtaining it, there is impatience. As the Christian has a strong desire of future glory, and as he has an expectation of obtaining it just in proportion to that desire, it follows that he may bear trials and persecutions patiently in the hope of his future deliverance. Compared with our future glory, our present sufferings are light, and but for a moment; 2 Corinthians 4:17. In the hope…”

“with patience: Rom 8:23, Rom 2:7, Rom 12:12; Gen 49:18; Psa 27:14, Psa 37:7-9, Psa 62:1, Psa 62:5, Psa 62:6, Psa 130:5-7; Isa 25:9, Isa 26:8; Lam 3:25, Lam 3:26; Luk 8:15, Luk 21:19; Col 1:11; Th1 1:3; Th2 3:5; Heb 6:12, Heb 6:15, Heb 10:36, Heb 12:1-3; Jam 1:3, Jam 1:4, Jam 5:7-11; Rev 1:9, Rev 13:10; Rev 14:12 Romans 8:26”