Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we also rejoice in afflictions; because we know that affliction perfecteth in us patience;
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
In Context
4and patience, experience; and experience, hope:
Cross References
Matthew 5:10Blessed are they that are persecuted on account of righteousness: for the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
Luke 21:19And by your patience, will ye preserve your souls.
Romans 8:35What will sever me from the love of Messiah? Will affliction? or distress? or persecution? or famine? or nakedness? or peril? or the sword?
2 Corinthians 11:23If they are ministers of the Messiah, (in defect of understanding, I say it,) I am superior to them: in toils more than they, in stripes more than they, in bonds more than they, in deaths many times.
Ephesians 3:13Therefore I pray, that I may not be discouraged by my afflictions, which are for your sakes; for this is your glory.
Philippians 2:17And if I should be made a libation upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and exult 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 →