5 Bible Verses about Hope, Results Of Its Absence

For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, of the tribulation which came to us in Asia, that above measure we have been burdened beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life:

And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall earnestly desire to die, and death shall fly from them.

Who contrary to hope, in hope believed, that he should be the father of many nations, according to what was said, "So shall thy seed be."

So when neither sun nor stars had appeared for many days, and no small tempest beating on us, all hope of our being preserved was entirely taken from us.

And throwing down the silver pieces in the temple, he departed; and going out, hanged himself.