Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we also take pride in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
In Context
4and perseverance, character, and character, hope.
Cross References
Matthew 5:10Blessed are those who have been persecuted because of righteousness, because the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.
Luke 21:19In your perseverance ye gain your souls.
Romans 8:35Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or restriction, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
2 Corinthians 11:23Are they helpers of Christ? (I speak as being mad) I more: in toils, more abundantly; in stripes, countless; in prisons, more frequently; in deaths often.
Ephesians 3:13Therefore I ask that ye not become discouraged at my tribulations on your behalf, which is your glory.
Philippians 2:17Yet even if I am poured out a libation upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
Matthew Henry on Romans 5:2-6
Justification and Its Effects. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 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… Read the whole commentary →