Romans 5:3
Not only that, but we also boast in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces endurance,
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
In Context
4endurance produces proven character, proven character produces hope,
Cross References
Matthew 5:10Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 21:19You must gain your lives by your patient endurance.
Romans 8:35Who can separate us from the love of Christ? Can tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
2 Corinthians 11:23Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking like I am out of my mind!) I am even more so, with far more labors, with beatings beyond measure, with far more imprisonments, and often facing death.
Ephesians 3:13Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, which will bring you glory.
Philippians 2:17But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad 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 →