Romans 5:3
And not only [so], but we also boast in the tribulations, knowing that the tribulation works endurance;
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
In Context
4and the endurance, experience; and the experience, hope;
Cross References
Matthew 5:10Blessed those persecuted for righteousness’ sake—because theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
Luke 21:19in your patience possess your souls.
Romans 8:35Who will separate us from the love of the Christ? Tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
2 Corinthians 11:23Are they servants of Christ? As [if] beside myself I speak—I [am] more; in labors more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths many times.
Ephesians 3:13for this reason, I ask [you] not to faint in my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
Philippians 2:17but if I also am poured forth on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and am glad 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 →