Romans 5:4
And patience trial; and trial hope;
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
In Context
3And not only so; but we glory also in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Cross References
Joshua 10:24And when they were Drought out to him, he called all the men of Israel, and said to the chiefs of the army that were with him: Go, and set your feet on the necks of these kings. And when they had gone, and put their feet upon the necks of them lying under them,
Psalms 27:2Whilst the wicked draw near against me, to eat my flesh. My enemies that trouble me, have themselves been weakened, and have fallen.
Psalms 71:14But I will always hope; and will add to all thy praise.
Romans 15:4For what things soever were written, were written for our learning: that through patience and the comfort of the scriptures, we might have hope.
2 Corinthians 4:8In all things we suffer tribulation, but are not distressed; we are straitened, but are not destitute;
2 Timothy 4:16At my first answer no man stood 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 →