Romans 5:3

3 Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

Romans 5:3 in Other Translations

KJV
3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
ESV
3 More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
NLT
3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.
MSG
3 There's more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we're hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us,
CSB
3 And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance,

Romans 5:3 In-Context

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 now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.
3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.
5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Matthew 5:12
  • 2. S Hebrews 10:36; James 1:2,3

Footnotes 1

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