Romans 5:3 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”

Romans 5:3 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Romans 5:3 in 6 Bible Translations

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Romans 5:3 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;”

Romans 5:3 — World English Bible

Romans 5:3 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness; ”

Romans 5:3 — American Standard Version

Romans 5:3 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“And not only <FI>so<Fi> , but we also boast in the tribulations, knowing that the tribulation doth work endurance;”

Romans 5:3 — Young's Literal Translation

Romans 5:3 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And not only [that], but we also boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation works endurance; ”

Romans 5:3 — Darby Translation

Romans 5:3 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Neither that onely, but also we reioyce in tribulations, knowing that tribulation bringeth forth patience,”

Romans 5:3 — Geneva Bible

Romans 5:3 in Context — Romans 5

1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

5 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.

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What Does Romans 5:3 Mean?

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