yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the God of my salvation.
Romans 5:3 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Moreover [let us also be full of joy now!] let us exult and triumph in our troubles and rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that pressure and affliction and hardship produce patient and unswerving endurance. American Standard Version (1901) And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness; Common English Bible But not only that! We even take pride in our problems, because we know that trouble produces endurance, Catholic Public Domain Version And not only that, but we also find glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation exercises patience, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And not only so; but we glory also in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; |
yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the God of my salvation.
As they left the council, they rejoiced that they were considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.
But more than that, we even boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
Nor is that all; something similar happened to Rebecca when she had conceived children by one husband, our ancestor Isaac:
For our slight, momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure,
and not only that, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us while we are administering this generous undertaking for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our goodwill.
I pray, therefore, that you may not lose heart over my sufferings for you; they are your glory.
For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ but of suffering for him as well,
Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated,