Romans 5:3

The Lexham English BibleOther versions

English

³And not only this, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we^* know that affliction produces patient endurance,

*Here “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“know”) which is understood as causal

Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance,

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

Public Domain