Romans 5:4
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.
3 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
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.
6 For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- perseverance, character; and character, hope.
- KJV
- And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
- WEB
- and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;
- ASV
- and stedfastness, approvedness; and approvedness, hope:
- DARBY
- and endurance, experience; and experience, hope;
- BLB
- and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
- ÅB
- og tålmodigheten til et prøvet sinn, og det prøvde sinnet til håp,
- OTB
- og utholdenhet fører til prøvet karakter; og prøvet karakter fremmer håp;
- B1930
- og tålmodigheten et prøvet sinn, og det prøvede sinn håp,
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
Read in contextJames 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.
Read in context2 Corinthians 4:8–12
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
Read in context2 Timothy 4:16–18
At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
Read in context1 Peter 1:6–7
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
Read in contextPsalms 71:18–24
Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.
Read in contextPsalms 27:2–3
When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.
Read in context2 Corinthians 6:9–10
as unknown, yet well-known; dying, and yet we live on; punished, yet not killed;
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