Bible verse
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
Romans 5:3 · BSB
The verses around it, from Romans 5.
1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
3 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.
5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.
6 For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.
7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.
KJV
And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
ASV
And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;
ERV
And not only so, but let us also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
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