Romans 5:4

endurance produces proven character, proven character produces hope,

Text-Critical English NT

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And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

In Context

3Not only that, but we also boast in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces endurance,

5and hope does not put to shame, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

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Cross References

Romans 15:4For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

2 Corinthians 4:8We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

2 Timothy 4:16At my first defense no one came to stand by me; instead, they all deserted me. May it not 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 →

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