Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
And not only this, but we also rejoice in our troubles, knowing that [experiencing] troubles produces endurance;
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Holman Bible
And not only that,
International Standard Version
Not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
A Conservative Version
And not only so, but we also take pride in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance,
American Standard Version
And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;
Amplified
And not only this, but [with joy] let us exult in our sufferings and rejoice in our hardships, knowing that hardship (distress, pressure, trouble) produces patient endurance;
Anderson New Testament
And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; because we know that affliction produces patience,
Bible in Basic English
And not only so, but let us have joy in our troubles: in the knowledge that trouble gives us the power of waiting;
Common New Testament
And not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
Daniel Mace New Testament
and not only so, but we triumph in tribulation also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, probation;
Darby Translation
And not only that, but we also boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation works endurance;
Godbey New Testament
And not only so, but let us also rejoice in tribulation; knowing that tribulation works out endurance;
Goodspeed New Testament
More than that, we ought to glory in our troubles, for we know that trouble produces endurance,
John Wesley New Testament
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also,
Julia Smith Translation
And not only, but also we boast in affliction: knowing that affliction works perseverance;
King James 2000
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And not only [this], but we also boast in our afflictions, [because we] know that affliction produces patient endurance,
Modern King James verseion
And not only this, but we glory in afflictions also, knowing that afflictions work out patience,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Neither do we so, only: but also we rejoice in tribulation: For we know that tribulation bringeth patience,
Moffatt New Testament
Not only so, but we triumph even in our troubles, knowing that trouble produces endurance,
Montgomery New Testament
And not only so, but we are actually exulting also even in our troubles; for we know that trouble works fortitude,
NET Bible
Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
New Heart English Bible
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;
Noyes New Testament
And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also, knowing that affliction produceth endurance,
Sawyer New Testament
And not only [this], but we rejoice also in afflictions, knowing that affliction works out patience,
The Emphasized Bible
And, not only so, but let us boast also in our tribulations; knowing that, our tribulation, worketh out endurance.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And not only so, but we glory also in tribulations: knowing that tribulation produceth patience;
Twentieth Century New Testament
And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;
Webster
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Weymouth New Testament
And not only so: we also exult in our sufferings, knowing as we do, that suffering produces fortitude;
Williams New Testament
And not only that, but this too: let us continue exulting in our sufferings, for we know that suffering produces endurance,
World English Bible
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;
Worrell New Testament
And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation works out patience;
Worsley New Testament
And not only so, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience,
Youngs Literal Translation
And not only so, but we also boast in the tribulations, knowing that the tribulation doth work endurance;
Themes
Afflictions made beneficial » In exercising our patience
Experience » What develops experience
Experience » What experience develops
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Christian graces exemplify
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » As such he » Imparts the love of God
Patience » What works patience
Patience » Trials of saints lead to
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 5:3
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Verse Info
Context Readings
Reconciliation With God Through Faith In Christ
2 Through Jesus we have also gained access by [our] faith to this unearned favor [of God]. We stand firm in it, and are glad that we have the hope of being honored by God. 3 And not only this, but we also rejoice in our troubles, knowing that [experiencing] troubles produces endurance; 4 and endurance [produces God's] approval; and [His] approval [produces] hope.
Cross References
James 1:2-3
Consider it [an occasion for] much joy, my brothers, when you experience various trials,
James 1:12
The person who perseveres under trials is blessed, because when he has been approved by God, he will receive the crown of [never ending] life, which God has promised to those who love Him.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
But God said to me, "My unearned favor is enough for you, for my power is made complete in [your] weakness." Therefore, I will most gladly boast, so that the power of Christ can rest on me.
Luke 6:22-23
You are blessed when men hate you and withdraw their fellowship from you and speak abusively about you and reject your name as evil, [all] for being loyal to the Son of man.
Luke 21:19
[But], by holding out steadfastly, you will gain your life. [Note: This means either "preserve your earthly life," or "attain never ending life"].
Acts 5:41
When the apostles left the Council meeting, they were rejoicing over being considered worthy to suffer [such] shame for the name [of Jesus].
Romans 8:35-37
Who [i.e., what] can separate us from Christ's love [for us]? [i.e., what unfortunate circumstance of life might suggest that Christ does not love us?] Would [it be] trouble? Or distress? Or persecution? Or inadequate food? Or inadequate clothing? Or danger? Or [even] death?
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our insignificant troubles [here on earth], which last only a short time, are producing for us an immeasurable, never ending [counter-] weight of splendor [i.e., in heaven. See Rom. 8:18].
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they servants of Christ? (I am really talking like a crazy person now). I am more [of a servant, than they are]. I have worked much harder. I have been in prison more often. I have been flogged more severely. I have been in danger of death more frequently.
Ephesians 3:13
So, I am asking you people not to become discouraged over my sufferings on your behalf, for they are for your benefit [eventually].
Philippians 1:29
Because God has granted you [the privilege], on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake.
Philippians 2:17-18
But even if I am poured out like a drink offering [See Ex. 29:38-41] on the sacrifice and service produced by your faith, I am glad and will rejoice with all of you. [Note: Paul here likens the possible pouring out of his blood to the wine and oil of the Old Testament sacrifice, which is then likened to the Philippians' faithful service to God].
Hebrews 12:10-11
For our human fathers disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them; but God disciplines us for our [spiritual] good, so that we may share in His holiness.
1 Peter 3:14
But even if you have to suffer for doing what was right, you still have [God's] blessing. So, do not be afraid of the threats [of your persecutors], and do not let it worry you.
1 Peter 4:16-17
But if a person should have to suffer because he is a Christian, he should not be ashamed [of it], but instead, he should bring honor to God by [wearing] the name [of Christ].
Matthew 5:10-12
"Those persons who have suffered for trying to do what is right will be blessed because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.