Romans 5:3
And not only [that], but we also boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation works endurance;
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
In Context
4and endurance, experience; and experience, hope;
Cross References
Matthew 5:10Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens.
Luke 21:19By your patient endurance gain your souls.
Romans 8:35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? tribulation or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
2 Corinthians 11:23Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as being beside myself) *I* above measure [so]; in labours exceedingly abundant, in stripes to excess, in prisons exceedingly abundant, in deaths oft.
Ephesians 3:13Wherefore I beseech [you] not to faint through my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
Philippians 2:17But if also I am poured out as a libation on the sacrifice and ministration of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice in common 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 →