Romans 5:3

And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh steadfastness;

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And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

In Context

2through whom also we have had our access by faith into this grace wherein we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

4and steadfastness, approvedness; and approvedness, hope:

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Cross References

Matthew 5:10Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Luke 21:19In your patience win ye your souls.

Romans 8:35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

2 Corinthians 11:23Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself) I more; in labors more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in prisons more abundantly, in deaths oft.

Ephesians 3:13Wherefore I ask that ye may not faint at my tribulations for you, which are your glory.

Philippians 2:17Yea, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and 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 →

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