Romans 5:5

And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

Cross-reference

In Romans 8:14-17, the Spirit of adoption confirms we are children and heirs — the same Spirit who pours God's love into hearts in Romans 5:5.

In Romans 15:13, prayer for hope and Holy Spirit power mirrors the love poured by the Spirit here.

Romans 9:33 Allusion

In Romans 9:33, 'not put to shame' echoes the same phrase here, linking faith in Christ to hope's confidence.

Romans 8:23 Parallel

In Romans 8:23, the Spirit as firstfruits of redemption strengthens the hope that does not shame here.

Romans 4:18 Parallel

Romans 4:18 speaks of Abraham's hope against hope — linking to the theme of hope in Romans 5:5.

Job 27:8 Contrast

In Job 27:8, the godless have no hope when God cuts them off — contrasting with Romans 5:5 where hope in God's love never shames.

1 John 4:19 Parallel

In 1 John 4:19, our love originates from God's prior love—echoing the Spirit-poured love that makes our love possible.

In Philippians 1:20, Paul hopes he will not be ashamed — directly reflecting Romans 5:5's assertion that hope does not put to shame.

Ephesians 3:18 speaks of comprehending Christ's love—directly related to the love poured into our hearts by the Spirit in Romans 5:5.

Ephesians 1:13 mentions being sealed with the promised Holy Spirit—parallel to the gift of the Spirit in Romans 5:5.

Galatians 5:22 lists love as fruit of the Spirit, showing that the love poured in Romans 5:5 produces the fruit of love.

Galatians 4:6 says God sent the Spirit into our hearts crying 'Abba'—same 'into our hearts' as Romans 5:5's Spirit-poured love.

2 Corinthians 4:6 describes God shining light into hearts—parallel to God pouring love into hearts, both internal divine acts.

2 Corinthians 1:22 describes God giving the Spirit as a guarantee in our hearts—directly parallel to the Spirit given in Romans 5:5.

Psalm 22:5 Allusion

In Psalm 22:5, those who trusted were not put to shame — the exact phrase Paul uses in Romans 5:5 about hope.

In Isaiah 45:17, Israel's salvation ensures they will not be put to shame — directly paralleling Romans 5:5's promise about hope.

John 14:26 Parallel

John 14:26 describes the Holy Spirit sent to teach — the Spirit given in Romans 5:5.

Titus 3:6 Parallel

Titus 3:6 describes the Holy Spirit being 'poured out' on us—using the same outpouring imagery as Romans for God's love through the Spirit.

2 Timothy 1:7 states the Spirit gives us love, not timidity—directly paralleling Romans' claim that the Holy Spirit pours God's love into our hearts.

In Colossians 1:8, love in the Spirit is reported, directly relating to the love poured by the Spirit here.

In Ephesians 3:17, Christ dwells in hearts rooted in love, reflecting the love poured into hearts here.

Psalm 25:2 Parallel

Psalm 25:2 prays 'let me not be put to shame' — echoing the promise in Romans 5:5 that hope in God does not shame.

Psalm 31:1 Parallel

Psalm 31:1 pleads 'let me never be put to shame' — aligning with Romans 5:5's assurance that hope does not shame.

Psalm 119:31 asks 'let me not be put to shame' — similar to Romans 5:5's confidence that hope does not shame.

Psalm 119:116 prays 'let me not be put to shame in my hope' — this is the exact sentiment behind Romans 5:5's claim.

In 2 Corinthians 13:14, the love of God and fellowship of the Spirit echo the love poured by the Spirit here.

In 1 Corinthians 13:13, hope and love are abiding virtues, with love greatest — parallel to love poured and confident hope.

John 14:16 Parallel

John 14:16 promises the Holy Spirit as Helper — the same Spirit given to us in Romans 5:5.

Acts 2:33 Parallel

Acts 2:33 describes the Holy Spirit poured out — directly paralleling the 'poured into our hearts' in Romans 5:5.

Job 6:20 Contrast

Job 6:20 describes those whose hope leads to disappointment — contrasting with Romans 5:5's assurance that hope does not put to shame.

Isaiah 30:3 Contrast

In Isaiah 30:3, trusting Egypt brings shame — contrasting with Romans 5:5 where hope in God never shames.

Isaiah 44:3-5 uses the same pouring imagery for God's Spirit on His people, foreshadowing the Spirit's outpouring of love in Romans.

In Hebrews 6:19, hope is an anchor for the soul, firm and secure — describing the same steadfast hope that does not put to shame in Romans 5:5.

In Jeremiah 17:5-8, trust in God yields blessing and no fear — aligning with Romans 5:5's claim that hope in God's love does not shame.

In Isaiah 28:15-18, false hope in lies is exposed — contrasting with the secure hope in God's love that Romans 5:5 describes.

2 Thessalonians 3:5 prays that the Lord direct hearts into God's love—echoing Romans' declaration that God's love is poured into our hearts by the Spirit.

Colossians 1:23 Related theme

In Colossians 1:23, Paul exhorts believers to remain established in the hope of the gospel—reinforcing Romans' theme that hope is secure through the Spirit.

1 John 3:3 Related theme

1 John 3:3 teaches that hope in Christ leads to purification—applying Romans' hope as a motivation for holy living.

1 Peter 1:3 Related theme

1 Peter 1:3 speaks of being born again to a living hope through Christ's resurrection—expanding on the hope theme from Romans.

In Hebrews 6:18, God's unchangeable promise gives strong encouragement to hold fast to hope — the same secure hope that does not shame in Romans 5:5.

Titus 2:13 Related theme

Titus 2:13 identifies the 'blessed hope' as Christ's appearing—connecting the hope in Romans to its eschatological fulfillment.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:16, God's love and grace give eternal encouragement and good hope — echoing the source of hope poured into hearts in Romans 5:5.

Joel 2:26 Parallel

Joel 2:26 promises God's people will never be put to shame — echoing Romans 5:5's assurance that hope does not shame.

In Philippians 2:1, comfort from love and participation in the Spirit parallel the love and Spirit here.

In Isaiah 45:16, idol makers are put to shame — contrasting with Romans 5:5 where hope in God never shames the believer.

In Ephesians 1:18, knowing the hope of his calling connects to the hope that does not shame here.

2 Corinthians 3:18 speaks of transformation by the Spirit, complementing Romans 5:5 where the Spirit pours love that transforms hope.

Titus 3:5 Parallel

Titus 3:5 describes renewal by the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit through whom God's love is poured — both tie salvation to the Spirit.

Ephesians 4:30 speaks of being sealed by the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit who pours God's love into hearts here — both emphasize the Spirit's securing work.