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? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labors more abundant, in stripes beyond measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths often.

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Therefore I desire that you faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials;

But if you suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are you: and, Be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

Yet if any man suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

Knowing

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

General references

In the multitude of my thoughts within me your comforts delight my soul.

In your patience you will gain your souls.