Romans 5:3

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“Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;”

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BSBPD

“Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“And not only <FI>so<Fi> , but we also boast in the tribulations, knowing that the tribulation doth work endurance;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Romans 5:3 — 16 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 5:10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
  2. Luke 6:22Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.
  3. Luke 21:19By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
  4. Acts 5:41The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
  5. Romans 8:35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
  6. 2 Corinthians 4:17For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
  7. 2 Corinthians 11:23Are they servants of Christ? I am speaking like I am out of my mind, but I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death.
  8. 2 Corinthians 12:9But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
  9. Ephesians 3:13So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
  10. Philippians 1:29For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
  11. Philippians 2:17But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
  12. Hebrews 12:10Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.
  13. James 1:2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
  14. James 1:12Blessed 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.
  15. 1 Peter 3:14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
  16. 1 Peter 4:16But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.

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