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

Who can separate us from Christ's love? Can suffering or misfortune or persecution or hunger or destitution or danger or the sword?

"Blessed are those who suffer persecution for being and doing right, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

Blessed are you when people hate you and exclude you and denounce you, and spurn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.

So they went out from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer disgrace for Jesus' name;

Are they ministers of Christ? So am I. I am talking like a man that has gone crazy -- as such I am superior! -- serving Him with labors greater by far, with far more imprisonments, with floggings vastly worse, and often at the point of death.

but He said to me, "My spiritual strength is sufficient, for it is only by means of conscious weakness that perfect power is developed."

So I beg you not to lose heart over the sorrows that I am suffering for your sake, for they bring you honor.

For it has been graciously granted to you for Christ's sake, not only to trust in Him but also to suffer for Him,

Yes, even if I am pouring out my life as a libation on the sacrifice and service your faith is rendering, I am glad to do so and congratulate you upon it;

You must consider it the purest joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials,

Instead, you are happy, even if you should suffer for doing right. Never be afraid of their threats, and never be disturbed,

but if anyone suffers for being a Christian, he must not be ashamed of it, but should keep on praising God for bearing this name.

Knowing

For this slight and momentary sorrow continues to accumulate for me a solid and eternal glory far beyond any comparison,

For they disciplined us only a short time, as it seemed proper to them, but He does it for our good, in order that we may share His holy character.

General references

By your endurance you will win your souls.