Romans 5:4

and the perseverance, proven character; and the proven character, hope;

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In The King James Version

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

In Context

3Not only so, but we should also rejoice in the sufferings, knowing that the suffering produces perseverance;

5and the hope does not humiliate, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

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Cross References

Romans 15:4Whatever things were written before were so written for our instruction, so that through the fortitude and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

2 Corinthians 4:8—we are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

2 Timothy 4:16At my first defense no one came to help me, but all deserted me. May it not be held against them.

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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