Romans 5:4
and endurance proof [[of faith]], and proof [[of faith giveth]] hope;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
In Context
3And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also, knowing that affliction produceth endurance,
Cross References
Psalms 27:2When the wicked came upon me to devour me, Even my persecutors and enemies, they stumbled and fell.
Psalms 71:14But I will hope continually; I shall yet praise thee more and more.
Romans 15:4For whatever things were written aforetime, were written for our instruction; that we through the patience and the consolation of the Scriptures might have hope.
2 Corinthians 4:8being troubled on every side, yet not distressed; perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Timothy 4:16At my first defence no one came forward with me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their charge!
Matthew Henry on Romans 5:2-6
Justification and Its Effects. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto… Read the whole commentary →