Romans 5:3-8

3We are happy even when we have troubles and pain. That is because we know that those troubles help us to become patient and strong.

4And when we remain strong, we show that we trust God. When we trust God like that, it causes us to hope for God's help.

5And when we hope like that, it will not disappoint us. That is because we know that God loves us very much. God has given his Holy Spirit to be with us. The Holy Spirit causes us to know God's love very well.

6At one time we were weak and we could not help ourselves. Then, at the right time, Christ died to save us. He died on behalf of people who have turned away from God.

7Nobody will agree to die on behalf of another person, even if that person has done what is right. Maybe someone might be brave enough to die on behalf of a person who is very good.

8But God has shown us how much he loves us. Even when we still did not obey God, Christ died on our behalf.