Romans 5:3
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
In Context
4perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Cross References
Matthew 5:10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 21:19By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
Romans 8:35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
2 Corinthians 11:23Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in worse beatings, in more imprisonments, in frequent danger of death.
Ephesians 3:13So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
Philippians 2:17But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice 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 →