Romans 5:4
And perseverance, character; and character, hope:
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
In Context
3And not only this, but we also rejoice in tribulations: knowing that tribulation works perseverance;
Cross References
Romans 15:4For whatever things were written in the past were written for our instruction, that through endurance and the encouragement of the scriptures, we might have hope.
2 Corinthians 4:8We are troubled on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Timothy 4:16At my first defence no man stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be counted 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 →