Romans 5:3

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Summary

Romans 5:3

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

But we

Knowing

2 Corinthians 4:17

Hebrews 12:10

General references

Psalm 94:19

Luke 21:19

Bible References

But we

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

Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.

Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from them, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as wicked, for the Son of man's sake:

They therefore went their way from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be dishonoured for the name.

Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as being beside myself) I above measure so; in labours exceedingly abundant, in stripes to excess, in prisons exceedingly abundant, in deaths oft.

And he said to me, My grace suffices thee; for my power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of the Christ may dwell upon me.

Wherefore I beseech you not to faint through my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

because to you has been given, as regards Christ, not only the believing on him but the suffering for him also,

But if also I am poured out as a libation on the sacrifice and ministration of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice in common with you all.

Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into various temptations,

But if also ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed are ye; but be not afraid of their fear, neither be troubled;

but if as a christian, let him not be ashamed, but glorify God in this name.

Knowing

For our momentary and light affliction works for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory;

For they indeed chastened for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he for profit, in order to the partaking of his holiness.

General references

In the multitude of my anxious thoughts within me thy comforts have delighted my soul.

By your patient endurance gain your souls.