Romans 5:3

And not only so, but we are actually exulting also even in our troubles; for we know that trouble works fortitude,

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

2Through him also we have had our access into this grace in which we have taken our stand, and are exulting in hope of the glory of God.

4and fortitude character, and character, hope -

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Cross References

Matthew 5:10"Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Luke 21:19"In your patience you shall purchase your souls.

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

2 Corinthians 11:23Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as though I were beside myself), such, far, more, am I; in labors more abundant, in imprisonments also more abundant, in floggings beyond measure, in deaths often.

Ephesians 3:13So I beg you not to lose heart over my tribulations in your behalf; they are your glory.

Philippians 2:17Nay, even if my life is to be poured out as a libation upon the sacrifice and service of you faith,

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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