We have also obtained access through him(A) by faith[a] into this grace in which we stand,(B) and we boast[b] in the hope of the glory of God. And not only that,(C) but we also boast in our afflictions,(D) because we know that affliction produces endurance,(E) endurance produces proven character,(F) and proven character produces hope.

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Footnotes

  1. 5:2 Other mss omit by faith
  2. 5:2 Or rejoice, also in vv. 3,11

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