Romans 5:3
New International Version
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

New Living Translation
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.

English Standard Version
Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

Berean Standard Bible
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

Berean Literal Bible
And not only so, but also we glory in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;

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

New King James Version
And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;

New American Standard Bible
And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;

NASB 1995
And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;

NASB 1977
And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;

Legacy Standard Bible
And not only this, but we also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction brings about perseverance;

Amplified Bible
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;

Christian Standard Bible
And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance,

American Standard Version
And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;

Contemporary English Version
But that's not all! We gladly suffer, because we know that suffering helps us to endure.

English Revised Version
And not only so, but let us also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But that's not all. We also brag when we are suffering. We know that suffering creates endurance,

Good News Translation
We also boast of our troubles, because we know that trouble produces endurance,

International Standard Version
Not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

Majority Standard Bible
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

NET Bible
Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

New Heart English Bible
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;

Webster's Bible Translation
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

Weymouth New Testament
And not only so: we also exult in our sufferings, knowing as we do, that suffering produces fortitude;

World English Bible
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And not only [so], but we also boast in the tribulations, knowing that the tribulation works endurance;

Berean Literal Bible
And not only so, but also we glory in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;

Young's Literal Translation
And not only so, but we also boast in the tribulations, knowing that the tribulation doth work endurance;

Smith's Literal Translation
And not only, but also we boast in affliction: knowing that affliction works perseverance;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And not only so; but we glory also in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

Catholic Public Domain Version
And not only that, but we also find glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation exercises patience,

New American Bible
Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance,

New Revised Standard Version
And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And not only so, but we also glory in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation perfects patience in us;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And not only in this way, but we boast also in afflictions, for we know that affliction perfects patience in us,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; because we know that affliction produces patience,

Godbey New Testament
And not only so, but let us also rejoice in tribulation; knowing that tribulation works out endurance;

Haweis New Testament
And not only so, but we glory also in tribulations: knowing that tribulation produceth patience;

Mace New Testament
and not only so, but we triumph in tribulation also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, probation;

Weymouth New Testament
And not only so: we also exult in our sufferings, knowing as we do, that suffering produces fortitude;

Worrell New Testament
And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation works out patience;

Worsley New Testament
And not only so, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Triumph of Faith
2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope.…

Cross References
James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

1 Peter 1:6-7
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 5:11-12
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

Hebrews 12:11
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

1 Peter 4:12-13
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

2 Timothy 2:3
Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 1:29-30
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, / since you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this. / Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.

2 Thessalonians 1:4-5
That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring. / All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.

Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.

1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.


Treasury of Scripture

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

but we.

Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? …

Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven…

Luke 6:22,23
Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake…

knowing.

2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

Hebrews 12:10,11
For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness…

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Romans 5
1. Being justified by faith, we have peace with God;
2. and joy in our hope;
8. that since we were reconciled by his blood, when we were enemies;
10. we shall much more be saved, being reconciled.
12. As sin and death came by Adam;
17. so much more righteousness and life by Jesus Christ.
20. Where sin abounded, grace did superabound.














Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance
Not only that
This phrase serves as a continuation from the previous verses, indicating that the Apostle Paul is building upon a foundational truth. In the context of Romans 5, Paul has been discussing the peace and hope that believers have through faith in Jesus Christ. The Greek phrase here, "οὐ μόνον δέ," suggests an emphasis on the additional benefits of faith, beyond the initial joy of salvation. It implies that the Christian life is not just about the avoidance of suffering but includes a deeper, more profound experience that encompasses suffering.

but we also rejoice
The Greek word for "rejoice" is "καυχώμεθα," which can also be translated as "boast" or "glory." This is not a superficial happiness but a deep-seated joy that comes from understanding one's position in Christ. In a conservative Christian perspective, this joy is rooted in the assurance of God's sovereignty and goodness, even amidst trials. It reflects a counter-cultural attitude where believers find joy not in the absence of trouble but in the presence of God during those times.

in our sufferings
The term "sufferings" is translated from the Greek "θλίψεις," which refers to pressures, afflictions, or tribulations. Historically, early Christians faced significant persecution, and this context would resonate deeply with Paul's audience. From a conservative viewpoint, suffering is seen as a tool used by God to refine and strengthen faith. It is not purposeless but is allowed by God to develop character and reliance on Him.

because we know
This phrase indicates a certainty and assurance in the believer's understanding. The Greek word "εἰδότες" implies an experiential knowledge, not just intellectual assent. It suggests that through past experiences, believers have come to a firm conviction about the purpose and outcome of their trials. This knowledge is rooted in the promises of Scripture and the faithfulness of God throughout history.

that suffering produces perseverance
The word "produces" comes from the Greek "κατεργάζεται," meaning to work out or bring about. It implies an active process where suffering is not wasted but is used by God to achieve a specific purpose. "Perseverance," or "ὑπομονή," refers to steadfastness or endurance. In the conservative Christian tradition, this endurance is seen as a vital quality for spiritual maturity. It is through enduring trials that believers are shaped into the likeness of Christ, developing a faith that is resilient and unwavering. This process is a testament to God's transformative power in the life of a believer, turning what the world sees as negative into a profound spiritual gain.

(3) But much more than this. The Christian's glorying is not confined to the future; it embraces the present as well. It extends even to what would naturally be supposed to be the very opposite of a ground for glorying--to the persecutions that we have to undergo as Christians. (Comp. especially Matthew 5:10; Matthew 5:12, "Blessed are the persecuted;" 2Corinthians 11:30; 2Corinthians 12:9-10, "glorying in infirmities;" Acts 5:41, "rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame;" 1Peter 4:12-13; "think not the fiery trial strange, but rejoice.") Attention has here been called to Bacon's aphorism, "Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament, adversity of the New." This is a very profound side of the Christian revelation. . . . Verses 3-5. - And not only so, but we glory in tribulations (or, our 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 through the Holy Ghost which is given to us. The peace, the joy, the hope, that come of faith might be supposed unable to stand against the facts of this present life, in which, to those first believers, only peculiar tribulations might seem to follow from their faith. Not so, says the apostle; nay, their very tribulations tend to confirm our hope, and so even in them we also glory. For we perceive how they serve for our probation now: they test our endurance; and proved endurance increases hope. And this hope does not shame us in the end, as being baseless and without fulfilment; for our inward experience of the love of God assures us of the contrary, and keeps it ever alive. The word δοκιμὴ ("experience," Authorized Version) means properly "proof," and is so translated elsewhere. The idea is that tribulations test, and endurance under them proves, the genuineness of faith; and approved faithfulness strengthens hope (cf. Matthew 24:13; Mark 13:13, "He that endureth (ὑπομείνας, corresponding to ὑπομονὴν here) to the end, the same shall be saved "). By "the love of God" is meant rather God's love to us than ours to God. What follows in explanation requires this sense. Of course, it kindles answering love in ourselves (cf. "We love God, because he first loved us"); but the idea here is that of God's own love, the sense of which we experience, flooding our hearts with itself through the gift of the Holy Spirit. It may be observed that, though assurance of the fulfilment of our hope is here made to rest on inward feeling, yet this is legitimately convincing to those who do so feel. As in many other matters, so especially in religion, it is internal consciousness that carries the strongest conviction with it, and induces certitude. The verses that come next set forth the grounds of our sense of God's exceeding love to us.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Not
Οὐ (Ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

only
μόνον (monon)
Adverb
Strong's 3440: Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.

[that],
δέ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

we also rejoice
καυχώμεθα (kauchōmetha)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 2744: To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

[our]
ταῖς (tais)
Article - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

sufferings,
θλίψεσιν (thlipsesin)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2347: Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure.

because we know
εἰδότες (eidotes)
Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

suffering
θλῖψις (thlipsis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2347: Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure.

produces
κατεργάζεται (katergazetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2716: From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion.

perseverance;
ὑπομονὴν (hypomonēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5281: Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy.


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