Romans 5:4 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 and patience, experience; and experience, hope: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And endurance (fortitude) develops maturity of character (approved faith and tried integrity). And character [of this sort] produces [the habit of] joyful and confident hope of eternal salvation. American Standard Version (1901) and stedfastness, approvedness; and approvedness, hope: Common English Bible endurance produces character, and character produces hope. Catholic Public Domain Version and patience leads to proving, yet truly proving leads to hope, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And patience trial; and trial hope; |
For whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that we may have hope through endurance and through the encouragement from the Scriptures.
But you know his proven character, because he has served with me in the gospel ministry like a son with a father.
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.
Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while.