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

Luke 21:19

Bible References

But we

What shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall anguish, or calamity, or persecution, or famine? Shall nakedness, or peril, or sword?

"Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

"Blessed are you when men shall hate you, And excommunicate you and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil because of the Son of man.

So they left Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been deemed worthy to suffer disgrace for the sake of the Name;

Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as though I were beside myself), such, far, more, am I; in labors more abundant, in imprisonments also more abundant, in floggings beyond measure, in deaths often.

but he has answered me. "My grace is sufficient for you; it is in weakness that my power is perfected."

So I beg you not to lose heart over my tribulations in your behalf; they are your glory.

For it has been granted you in Christ's behalf, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake,

Nay, even if my life is to be poured out as a libation upon the sacrifice and service of you faith,

My brothers, when you are beset by various temptations, count it all joy,

But even if you should suffer in behalf of righteousness, you are happy. Do not be afraid of their terror, neither be troubled.

But if any man is suffering as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him ever glorify God in this Name.

Knowing

For my light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working out for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,

For they only disciplined us for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he does it for our profit, that we may share his holiness.

General references

"In your patience you shall purchase your souls.