(A)through whom also we have access by faith into this grace (B)in which we stand, and (C)rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but (D)we also glory in tribulations, (E)knowing that tribulation produces [a]perseverance; (F)and perseverance, [b]character; and character, hope.

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  1. Romans 5:3 endurance
  2. Romans 5:4 approved character

through whom we also have (A)obtained our introduction by faith into this grace (B)in which we stand; and [a]we celebrate in hope of the glory of God. (C)And not only this, but [b]we also (D)celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about (E)perseverance; and (F)perseverance, (G)proven character; and proven character, hope;

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  1. Romans 5:2 Lit we boast; or let’s
  2. Romans 5:3 Lit we also boast; or let’s also boast

Through Him we also have access by faith into this [remarkable state of] grace in which we [firmly and safely and securely] stand. Let us rejoice in our [a]hope and the confident assurance of [experiencing and enjoying] the glory of [our great] God [the manifestation of His excellence and power]. And not only this, but [with joy] let us exult in our sufferings and rejoice in our hardships, knowing that hardship (distress, pressure, trouble) produces patient endurance; and endurance, proven character (spiritual maturity); and proven character, hope and confident assurance [of eternal salvation].

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  1. Romans 5:2 In the NT the word “hope” expresses a cherished desire along with the confident assurance of obtaining that which is longed for.

through whom we have gained access(A) by faith into this grace in which we now stand.(B) And we[a] boast in the hope(C) of the glory of God. Not only so, but we[b] also glory in our sufferings,(D) because we know that suffering produces perseverance;(E) perseverance, character; and character, hope.

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  1. Romans 5:2 Or let us
  2. Romans 5:3 Or let us

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

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

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

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