Romans 5:3
And not thus only, but also in afflictions we exult; for we know that affliction perfecteth patience in us,
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
In Context
4and patience experience, and experience hope:
Cross References
Matthew 5:10Blessed they who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 21:19but in your perseverance you shall possess your souls.
Romans 8:35Who shall separate us from the love of Meshiha? Affliction, or sorrow, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword?
2 Corinthians 11:23if they are ministers of the Meshiha,-I speak with defectiveness of mind,-I exceed then! In labours I exceed them, in stripes I exceed them, in chains I exceed them, in deaths many times.
Ephesians 3:13WHEREFORE I pray that I may not weary in my affliction, which is on your account,
Philippians 2:17But, also, offered 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 →