Romans 5:4
and patience, proof; and proof, hope;
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
In Context
3And not only so, but we glory also in tribulations: knowing that tribulation produceth patience;
Cross References
Romans 15:4For whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our instruction; that by patience and the consolation of the Scriptures we might have hope.
2 Corinthians 4:8We are afflicted on every side, yet not reduced to extremities; under difficulties, yet not in despair;
2 Timothy 4:16At my first apology no man stood by me, but all forsook me: (may it not be imputed to 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 →