Romans 5:2-5

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

² through whom we have obtained access^[a] to this grace in which we stand, and we^[b] boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.^{(A) 3} And not only that, but we^[c] also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance,^{(B) 4} and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, ⁵ and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.^(C)