Romans 5:4

and fortitude character, and character, hope -

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

In Context

3And not only so, but we are actually exulting also even in our troubles; for we know that trouble works fortitude,

5a hope which never disappoints us. For through the Holy Spirit who has given to us, the "brimming river of the love of God" has overflowed in our hearts.

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Cross References

Romans 15:4For everything that was written of old has been written for our instruction, that through patience, and through the comfort of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

2 Corinthians 4:8On every side I am hard pressed, yet not hemmed in; perplexed, but not in despair;

2 Timothy 4:16At the time of my first defense no one stood by me; on the contrary they all deserted me - may it not be laid to their charge!

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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