Romans 5:3

And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also, knowing that affliction produceth endurance,

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

2through whom also we have had admission into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in the hope of the glory which God will confer.

4and endurance proof [[of faith]], and proof [[of faith giveth]] hope;

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Cross References

Matthew 5:10Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Luke 21:19By your constancy secure your lives.

Romans 8:35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ for us? Shall affliction or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or peril or sword?

2 Corinthians 11:23Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as beside myself,) I am more; in labors more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often;

Ephesians 3:13Wherefore I entreat you not to be disheartened by the troubles I am suffering for you, since they are your glory.

Philippians 2:17But if I am even poured out on the sacrifice and ministration of your faith, I rejoice, 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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