And not only that,(A) but we also rejoice in our afflictions,(B) because we know that affliction produces endurance,(C) endurance produces proven character,(D) and proven character produces hope. This hope will not disappoint us,(E) because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts(F) through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

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Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings,(A) because we know that suffering produces perseverance;(B) perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope(C) does not put us to shame, because God’s love(D) has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit,(E) who has been given to us.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 5:3 Or let us

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

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

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