Romans 5:3-8

3And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance,

4endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope.

5This hope will not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

6For while we were still helpless, at the right time, Christ died for the ungodly.

7For rarely will someone die for a just person — though for a good person perhaps someone might even dare to die.

8But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.