Romans 5:3

And not only [so], but we also boast in the tribulations, knowing that the tribulation doth work endurance;

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

2through whom also we have the access by the faith into this grace in which we have stood, and we boast on the hope of the glory of God.

4and the endurance, experience; and the experience, hope;

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Cross References

Matthew 5:10'Happy those persecuted for righteousness' sake — because theirs is the reign of the heavens.

Luke 21:19in your patience possess ye your souls.

Romans 8:35Who shall separate us from the love of the Christ? tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

2 Corinthians 11:23ministrants of Christ are they? — as beside myself I speak — I more; in labours more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths many times;

Ephesians 3:13wherefore, I ask [you] not to faint in my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Philippians 2:17but if also I am poured forth upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and joy 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 →

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