Romans 5:3-5
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”

What does Romans 5:3-5 mean?
Romans 5:3–5 (KJV) sits inside Paul’s larger argument that sinners are “justified by faith” and therefore have “peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1). In that setting, Paul is not explaining how to become justified, but what justification produces in the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Pathway of Glory: Finding Hope in Tribulation
Romans 5:3-5 (KJV) states: "And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Gratitude and Strength in Tribulation
Heavenly Father, As I come before You in humble submission, I seek to glorify Your name and recognize the profound truth encapsulated in the words of Romans 5:3-5. In the midst of our trials and tribulations, we can find comfort and strength in Your promises. Lord, You remind us…
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