Romans 5:3

And not only so, but let us also rejoice in tribulation; knowing that tribulation works out endurance;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

In Context

2through whom we also have access by faith unto this grace in which we stand, and let us rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

4and endurance, approval; and approval, hope:

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Cross References

Matthew 5:10Blessed are they, who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.

Luke 21:19In your patience gain your souls.

Romans 8:35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

2 Corinthians 11:23Are they the ministers of Christ? (I speak as a mad man,) I am more; in labors more abundantly, in stripes more abundantly, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often;

Ephesians 3:13Therefore I ask that you faint not in my tribulations in your behalf, which is your glory.

Philippians 2:17But if indeed I am poured out for a sacrifice and an offering for your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice along 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 →

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