Romans 5:4

Translations

Modern

…perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Traditional

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

Literal

…and perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Latin

…patientia autem probationem, probatio vero spem,

Original

Greek

English

…perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Notes

Romans 5:3–4

See also James 1:2–4; 1 Peter 1:6–7. The similarities in these passages indicate early Christian teaching common to all three of these writers.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Christian Joy Endurance The Message of Reconciliation The Old Realm and the New

Related verses

1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
2 Corinthians 4:8–12
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
Psalm 71:18–24
Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.
2 Timothy 4:16–18
At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
1 Peter 1:6–7
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
Psalm 27:2–3
When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.
Psalm 42:4–5
These things come to mind as I pour out my soul: how I walked with the multitude, leading the festive procession to the house of God with shouts of joy and praise.
2 Corinthians 1:4–6
…who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
2 Corinthians 6:9–10
…unknown, yet well-known; dying, and yet we live on; punished, yet not killed;
1 Samuel 17:34–37
David replied, “Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep, and whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock,
Psalm 71:14
But I will always hope and will praise You more and more.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Imputation Last Judgment Letter to the Romans Life Man Righteousness Tribulation

Topics

Affliction Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Blame Disabled People Endurance Enduring Euthanasia Failure Graces: (Christian) Hardships Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Hope: The Result of Experience Hurt Feelings Joy in Sufferings Longsuffering Maturity Misleading Love Obsession Obstacles Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: Produces Experience Perserverence Probation: General Scriptures Concerning Resignation: Exemplified Righteousness: Fruits of Running Struggle Struggling Taking Responsibility the Comforter, Holy Spirit: The: As Such He: Imparts the Love of God The Fruit of the Spirit Waiting on God

Romans 5:4

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