Romans 5:3

1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.

5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
KJV
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
WEB
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
ASV
And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;
DARBY
And not only [that], but we also boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation works endurance;
BLB
And not only [so], but also we boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;
ÅB
ja, ikke bare det, men vi gleder oss også i trengslene våre, for vi vet at trengslene fører til tålmodighet,
OTB
Ikke bare dette, men vi gleder oss også i våre trengsler, vel vitende om at trengsel gir utholdenhet;
B1930
ja, ikke bare det, men vi roser oss også av våre trengsler, for vi vet at trengselen virker tålmodighet,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • James 1:2–3

    Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

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  • James 1:12

    Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

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  • 1 Peter 3:14

    But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

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  • 2 Corinthians 12:9–10

    But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:17

    For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.

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  • Luke 6:22–23

    Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.

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  • Romans 8:35–37

    Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?

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  • Luke 21:19

    By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.

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