Verb elpizō (to hope) in the Gospels-Acts

(Translation from NRSV with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)


Matthew

12: 21And in his name the Gentiles will hope (elpizō)

Luke

6: 34If you lend to those from whom you hope (elpizō) to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
23: 8When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, because he had heard about him and was hoping (elpizō) to see him perform some sign.
24: 21But we had hoped (elpizō) that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place.

John

5: 45Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father; your accuser is Moses, in whom you hoped (elpizō).

Acts

24: 26At the same time he hoped (elpizō) that money would be given him by Paul, and for that reason he used to send for him very often and converse with him.
26: 7a promise that our twelve tribes hope (elpizō) to attain, as they earnestly worship day and night. It is for this hope, your Excellency, that I am accused by Jews!

2 John

1: 12Although I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink; instead I hope (elpizō) to come to you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

3 John

1: 14instead I hope (elpizō) to see you soon, and we will talk together face to face.