Romans 5:4

and endurance, approval; and approval, hope:

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

In Context

3And not only so, but let us also rejoice in tribulation; knowing that tribulation works out endurance;

5and hope makes not ashamed; because the divine love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Ghost who has been given unto us.

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Cross References

Romans 15:4For so many things as were previously written were written for our instruction, in order that through the patience and through the consolation of the scriptures we may have hope.

2 Corinthians 4:8in everything being troubled, but not in difficulties incorrigible; being at a loss, but not utterly at a loss;

2 Timothy 4:16In my first defence no one stood by me, but all left me: may it not be charged 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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