John Bengel Commentary - Romans 5:3 - 5:3

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John Bengel Commentary - Romans 5:3 - 5:3


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Rom 5:3. Καυχώμεθα, we [rejoice] glory) Construe with Rom 5:11, see notes there.-ἐν ταῖς θλίψεσιν, in tribulations) Tribulations during the whole of this life seem to deliver us up to death, [Rom 5:12], not to glory, and yet not only are they not unfavourable to hope, but even afford it assistance.-ὑπομονὴν κατεργάζεται, worketh patience [patient perseverance]) namely in the case of believers; for in the case of unbelievers the result is rather impatience and apostacy. Patience is not learned without adversity; it [patience] is the characteristic of a mind not only ready [prompt in resolution], but also of one courageous [hardy] in endurance.