Romans 5:4
and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
In Context
3Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
Cross References
Joshua 10:24When they brought those kings out to Joshua, Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said to the chiefs of the men of war who went with him, “Come near. Put your feet on the necks of these kings.” They came near, and put their feet on their necks.
Psalms 27:2When evildoers came at me to eat up my flesh, even my adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.
Psalms 71:14But I will always hope, and will add to all of your praise.
Romans 15:4For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through perseverance and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
2 Corinthians 4:8We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair;
2 Timothy 4:16At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held 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 →