Romans 5:3
Not only this—we also remain confident when problems come, because we know that experiencing problems develops spiritual stamina.
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And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
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Matthew 5:10Blessed are those persecuted for what is right, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Luke 21:19By standing firm you will gain your lives.
Romans 8:35Who can separate us from Christ's love? Can oppression, distress, or persecution? Or hunger, poverty, danger, or violence?
2 Corinthians 11:23Are they servants of Christ? (I know I'll sound like I'm crazy, talking like this.) But I have done so much more. I've worked harder, been imprisoned more often, whipped more times than I can count, faced death time and again.
Ephesians 3:13So I'm asking that you don't get discouraged that I'm suffering—it's for you and you should value that!
Philippians 2:17So even if I pour out my life as a sacrifice and offering so you may trust in God, I'm happy for it, and I'm glad together with all of you,
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 →