Romans 5:3

Easy To Read Version

And we are also happy with the troubles we have. Why are we happy with troubles? Because we know that these troubles make us more patient.

Cross References

Habakkuk 3:18

But I will still be glad in the Lord.\par I will rejoice in God my savior.\par

Luke 21:19

You will save yourselves by continuing strong in your faith through all these things.

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the meeting. The apostles were happy because they were given the honor of suffering dishonor (shame) for the name \{of Jesus\}.

Romans 5:11

And not only will we be saved, but we are also very happy now. We are happy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ. It is because of Jesus that we are now God’s friends.

Romans 8:23

Not only the world, but we also have been waiting with pain inside us. We have the Spirit {\cf2\super [67]} as the first part of God’s promise. So we are waiting for God to finish making us his own children. I mean we are waiting for our bodies to be made free.

Romans 9:10

And that is not all. Rebecca also had sons. And those sons had the same father. He is our father {\cf2\super [82]} Isaac.

2 Corinthians 8:19

Also, this brother was chosen by the churches to go with us when we carry this gift (the money). We are doing this service to bring glory to the Lord and to show that we really want to help.

Ephesians 3:13

So I ask you not to become discouraged \{and lose hope\} because of the sufferings I am having for you. My sufferings bring honor to you.

Philippians 1:29

God gave you the honor of believing in Christ. But that is not all. God also gave you the honor of suffering for Christ. Both these things bring glory to Christ.

James 1:12

What great blessings there are for the person who is tempted and still continues strong. Why? Because after he has proved his faith, God will give him the reward of life forever. God promised this to all people who love him.

1 Peter 3:14

But you may suffer for doing right. If that happens, then you are blessed (happy). “Don’t be afraid of those people \{that make you suffer\}; don’t be worried.” {\cf2\super [25]}