Romans 5:3
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings. We know that suffering produces endurance.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
In Context
4Endurance produces character, and character produces certain hope,
Cross References
Matthew 5:10Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, 2 for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 21:19In your endurance you will gain your souls.
Romans 8:35Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or hunger, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
2 Corinthians 11:23Are they servants of Christ? (I speak as though I were out of my mind.) I am more. I have been in even more hard work, in far more prisons, in beatings beyond measure, in facing many dangers of death.
Ephesians 3:13Therefore I ask you not to be discouraged because of what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.
Philippians 2:17But even if I am being poured out as an offering on 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 →