Through him we have also (A)obtained access by faith[a] into this grace (B)in which we stand, and (C)we[b] rejoice[c] in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we (D)rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering (E)produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and (F)hope does not put us to shame, because God's love (G)has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

For (H)while we were still weak, at the right time (I)Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but (J)God shows his love for us in that (K)while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 5:2 Some manuscripts omit by faith
  2. Romans 5:2 Or let us; also verse 3
  3. Romans 5:2 Or boast; also verses 3, 11

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