Romans 5:4

and patience, an approved character, and an approved character, hope;

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

In Context

3And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; because we know that affliction produces patience,

5and this hope disappoints us not; because the love of God is poured abundantly into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that is given to us.

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Cross References

Romans 15:4For the things which were formerly written, were written for our instruction, that we, through the patience and the comfort which the scriptures give, might have hope.

2 Corinthians 4:8We are pressed on all sides, yet not restrained; perplexed, but not in despair;

2 Timothy 4:16At my first defense no one stood by me, but all forsook me; may it not be laid to their charge:

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 →

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