Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?

American Standard Version (ASV)

For in hope were we saved: but hope that is seen is not hope: for who hopeth for that which he seeth?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For our salvation is by hope: but hope which is seen is not hope: for who is hoping for what he sees?

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For we have been saved in hope; but hope seen is not hope; for what any one sees, why does he also hope?

World English Bible (WEB)

For we were saved in hope, but hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for that which he sees?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for in hope we were saved, and hope beheld is not hope; for what any one doth behold, why also doth he hope for `it'?