Romans 5:3 · KJV
“And not only {so}, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
— Romans 5:3
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
Romans 5 — Context
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
3And not only {so}, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
4And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
5And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Cross References
James 1:2-3
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; {temptations: or, trials}
James 1:12
Blessed {is} the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
1 Peter 3:14
But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy {are ye}: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding {and} eternal weight of glory;
Luke 6:22-23
Blessed are ye, 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.
Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? {shall} tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
Luke 21:19
In your patience possess ye your souls.