Romans 5:4

and patience approval; and approval hope;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

In Context

3And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; knowing that affliction works patience;

5and hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God has been poured forth in our hearts, by the Holy Spirit which was given to us.

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Cross References

Romans 15:4For whatever things were written afore-time were for our instruction, that we through patience and consolation of the Scriptures may have hope.

2 Corinthians 4:8being pressed in every way, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not despairing;

2 Timothy 4:16At my first answer no one came forward with 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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