Romans 5:3

Romans 5:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
• New International Version (NIV)Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
• English Standard Version (ESV)Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
• New King James Version (NKJV)And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;

Context of Romans 5:3

1Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Romans 5:3 word by word

οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ καυχώμεθα ἐν ταῖς θλίψεσιν εἰδότες ὅτι ἡ θλῖψις ὑπομονὴν κατεργάζεται,Read the interlinear

• And not onlyμόνονmonon · onlyG3440
• we alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• exultκαυχάομαιkauchaomai · to boastG2744
• in our tribulationsθλῖψιςthlipsis · pressureG2347
• bringsκατεργάζομαιkatergazomai · to workout/produceG2716
• perseveranceὑπομονήhupomonē · perseveranceG5281

Cross-references for Romans 5:3

• Romans 8:35Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
• Matthew 5:10“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• Luke 6:22Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.
• Acts 5:41So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name.
• 2 Corinthians 11:23Are they servants of Christ?--I speak as if insane--I more so; in far more labors, in far more imprisonments, beaten times without number, often in danger of death.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
• Ephesians 3:13Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, for they are your glory.
• Philippians 1:29For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,
• Philippians 2:17But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all.
• James 1:2Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
• 1 Peter 3:14But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled,
• 1 Peter 4:16but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name.
• 2 Corinthians 4:17For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
• Hebrews 12:10For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness.

Commentaries on Romans 5:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3And not only so - We are not only happy from being in this state of communion with our God, and the prospect of being eternally with him; But we glory in tribulations also - All the sufferings we endure for the testimony of our Lord are so sanctified to us by his grace, that they become powerful instruments of increasing our happiness. Tribulation worketh patience - ̔, Endurance under trials, without sustaining loss or deterioration. It is a metaphor…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3And not only so - We not only rejoice in times of prosperity, and of health. Paul proceeds to show that this plan is not less adapted to produce support in trials. But we glory - The word used here is the same that is in Romans 5:2, translated, “we rejoice” ́ kauchōmethaIt should have been so rendered here. The meaning is, that we rejoice not only in hope; not only in the direct results of justification, in the immediate effect which religion itself…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3-4See 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.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3-43-4. we glory in tribulation also; knowing that tribulation worketh patience--Patience is the quiet endurance of what we cannot but wish removed, whether it be the withholding of promised good (Ro 8:25), or the continued experience of positive ill (as here). There is indeed a patience of unrenewed nature, which has something noble in it, though in many cases the offspring of pride, if not of something lower. Men have been known to endure every form of…Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 5:3

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Graces
• Holy Spirit
• Hope
• Patience
• Resignation
• Righteousness

In the dictionaries

• Abound
• Access
• Atonement
• Blood
• Condemnation
• Die
• Disobedience
• Faith
• Figure
• Grace

Commentaries on Romans 5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings