Romans 5:3

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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

Luke 21:19

Bible References

But we

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

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.

Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.

Are they servants of Christ? I am a better oneI am talking like a madmanin far more labors, in far more imprisonments, with more beatings, and often in danger of death.

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations for you, which are your glory.

For to you it has been granted for the sake of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for his sake,

But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,

But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled,

yet if one suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but under that name let him glorify God.

Knowing

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,

For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness.

General references

By your endurance you will gain your lives.