Romans 5:3-5
What is written? (ESV)
More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
What does it say?
Christian’s should rejoice in suffering since it fosters endurance, and subsequently character and finally hope. Hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us.
What is its immediate context?
Paul is drawing conclusions based on the fact that Christians are justified (made right) by their faith in Jesus.
How Romans 5:3-5 is applied across Bible answers
What does the Holy Spirit do for the Christian today?
The Holy Spirit's dwelling in the Christian's heart should be a source of comfort and rejoicing regardless of physical circumstances.
