Romans 5:4 - Easy To Read Version And this patience is proof that we are strong. And this proof gives us 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; |
You will save yourselves by continuing strong in your faith through all these things.
Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us. Those things were written so that we could have hope. That hope comes from the patience and strength that the Scriptures give us.
You know the kind of person Timothy is. You know that he has served with me in telling the Good News {\cf2\super [14]} like a son serves his father.
We have this hope. And it is like an anchor. It is strong and sure and keeps us safe. It goes behind the curtain {\cf2\super [51]} \{in the heavenly temple\}.
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.
Yes, you will suffer for a short time. But after that, God will make everything right. He will make you strong. He will support you and keep you from falling. He is the God that gives all grace (kindness). He called you to share in his glory in Christ. That glory will continue forever.