Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
In hope believed against hope (par elpida ep elpidi episteusen). "Past hope in (upon) hope he trusted." Graphic picture.
To the end that he might become (eiv to genesqai auton). Purpose clause again with eiv to and the infinitive as in verses Romans 4:11-16.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
1 Peter 4:2
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