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 will separate us from the love of Christ? [Will] affliction or distress or persecution or hunger or lack of sufficient clothing or danger or the sword?

Blessed [are] those who are persecuted because of righteousness, because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and revile [you] and spurn your name as evil on account of the Son of Man.

So they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin rejoicing, because they had been considered worthy to be dishonored for the sake of the name.

Are they servants of Christ?--I am speaking as though I were beside myself--I [am] more so, with far greater labors, with far more imprisonments, with beatings to a much greater degree, in [danger of] death many times.

And he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, because the power is perfected in weakness." Therefore rather I will boast most gladly in my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may reside in me.

Therefore I ask [you] not to be discouraged at my afflictions on behalf of you, which are your glory.

because to you has been graciously granted on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on behalf of him,

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

Consider [it] all joy, my brothers, whenever you encounter various trials,

But even if you might suffer for the sake of righteousness, [you are] blessed. And do not be afraid of their intimidation or be disturbed,

But if [someone suffers] as a Christian, he must not be ashamed, but must glorify God with this name.

Knowing

For our momentary light affliction is producing in us an eternal weight of glory {beyond all measure and proportion},

For they disciplined [us] for a few days according to what seemed [appropriate] to them, but he [does so] for our benefit, in order that [we] can have a share in his holiness.

General references

When my troubled thoughts were many {within me}, your consolations cheered my soul.

By your patient endurance you will gain your lives.