Romans 5:4 - Tree of Life Version and perseverance, character; and character, 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 before was written for our instruction, so that through patience and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
But you know Timothy’s proven character, that he served with me in spreading the Good News like a son with his father.
We have this hope as an anchor of the soul, both firm and steady—a hope that enters the inner place behind the curtain.
Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love Him.
After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace—who has called you into His eternal glory in Messiah—will Himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.