Bible verses about hope (KJV)

Bible verses about hope (KJV)

By The Context Bible team on June 3, 2026

A curated collection of Bible verses about hope, organized by theme — the hope of Israel, resurrection hope, hope in suffering, and the hope of glory — all in the King James Version.
What does the Bible say about hope?

What does the Bible say about hope?

By The Context Bible team on June 3, 2026

Biblical hope is not wishful thinking — it is confident expectation anchored in God's character and the resurrection. A guide to the Hebrew and Greek vocabulary, the key passages, and how this hope shapes ordinary days.
Why did Jesus appear first to Mary Magdalene?

Why did Jesus appear first to Mary Magdalene?

By The Context Bible team on June 3, 2026

All four Gospels agree that women were the first witnesses of the empty tomb, and John names Mary Magdalene as the first to see the risen Jesus. In a culture where women's testimony was discounted, this choice is itself part of the meaning of the resurrection.
Why did Jesus rise on the third day?

Why did Jesus rise on the third day?

By The Context Bible team on June 3, 2026

Paul says Christ 'rose again the third day according to the scriptures' — naming the timing as something the Old Testament had already pointed to. Why three days? A look at the Jewish counting, the prophetic backgrounds, and what the resurrection accomplished.