Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; knowing that affliction works patience;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
In Context
4and patience approval; and approval hope;
Cross References
Matthew 5:10Happy they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 21:19In your patience possess your souls[21:19].
Romans 8:35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
2 Corinthians 11:23Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as beside myself,) I am more; in labors more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in prisons more abundantly, in deaths often;
Ephesians 3:13Wherefore I entreat that ye faint not at my afflictions for you, which is your glory.
Philippians 2:17But even if I am poured out on the sacrifice and ministration of your faith, I rejoice, and I 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 →