Romans 5:3
And not only so, but let us have joy in our troubles: in the knowledge that trouble gives us the power of waiting;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
In Context
4And waiting gives experience; and experience, hope:
Cross References
Matthew 5:10Happy are those who are attacked on account of righteousness: for the kingdom of heaven will be theirs.
Luke 21:19By going through all these things, you will keep your lives.
Romans 8:35Who will come between us and the love of Christ? Will trouble, or pain, or cruel acts, or the need of food or of clothing, or danger, or the sword?
2 Corinthians 11:23Are they servants of Christ? (I am talking foolishly) I am more so; I have had more experience of hard work, of prisons, of blows more than measure, of death.
Ephesians 3:13For this reason it is my prayer that you may not become feeble because of my troubles for you, which are your glory.
Philippians 2:17And even if I am offered like a drink offering, giving myself for the cause and work of your faith, I am glad and have joy 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 →