Romans 5:4
for we know that trouble develops endurance, and endurance strength of character, and strength of character hope,
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
In Context
3And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;
Cross References
Joshua 10:24When these kings had been brought before Joshua, he called for all the men of Israel and told the army commanders present to come forward and put their feet on the necks of the kings. They came forward and did put their feet on the necks of the kings.
Psalms 27:2When the wicked drew near to assail me and eat up my flesh, it was those who distressed and opposed me who stumbled and fell.
Psalms 71:14But I will never stop hoping, and more and yet more will I praise you.
Romans 15:4Whatever was written in the scriptures in days gone by was written for our instruction, so that, through patient endurance, and through the encouragement drawn from the scriptures, we might hold fast to our hope.
2 Corinthians 4:8Though hard pressed on every side, we are never hemmed in; though perplexed, never driven to despair;
2 Timothy 4:16At my first trial no one stood by me. They all deserted me. May it never be counted 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 →