Romans 5:4

for we know that trouble develops endurance, and endurance strength of character, and strength of character hope,

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

In Context

3And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;

5and that ‘hope never disappoints.’ For the love of God has filled our hearts through the Holy Spirit which was given us;

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Cross References

Romans 15:4Whatever was written in the Scriptures in days gone by was written for our instruction, so that, through patient endurance, and through the encouragement drawn from the Scriptures, we might hold fast to our hope.

2 Corinthians 4:8Though hard pressed on every side, we are never hemmed in; through perplexed, never driven to despair;

2 Timothy 4:16At my first trial no one stood by me. They all deserted me. May it never 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 →

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