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<a href="/nlt/romans/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. <a href="/esv/romans/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, <a href="/bsb/romans/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; <a href="/blb/romans/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And not only so, but also we glory in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; <a href="/kjv/romans/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; <a href="/nkjv/romans/5.htm">New King James Version</a> And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; <a href="/nasb_/romans/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; <a href="/nasb/romans/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; <a href="/nasb77/romans/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; <a href="/lsb/romans/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And not only this, but we also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction brings about perseverance; <a href="/amp/romans/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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; <a href="/csb/romans/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, <a href="/hcsb/romans/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, <a href="/asv/romans/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness; <a href="/cev/romans/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But that's not all! We gladly suffer, because we know that suffering helps us to endure. <a href="/erv/romans/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And not only so, but let us also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; <a href="/gwt/romans/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But that's not all. We also brag when we are suffering. We know that suffering creates endurance, <a href="/gnt/romans/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> We also boast of our troubles, because we know that trouble produces endurance, <a href="/isv/romans/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> Not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, <a href="/msb/romans/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; <a href="/net/romans/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, <a href="/nheb/romans/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; <a href="/wbt/romans/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulation worketh patience; <a href="/wey/romans/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And not only so: we also exult in our sufferings, knowing as we do, that suffering produces fortitude; <a href="/web/romans/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And not only [so], but we also boast in the tribulations, knowing that the tribulation works endurance; <a href="/blb/romans/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And not only so, but also we glory in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; <a href="/ylt/romans/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And not only so, but we also boast in the tribulations, knowing that the tribulation doth work endurance; <a href="/slt/romans/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And not only, but also we boast in affliction: knowing that affliction works perseverance;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And not only so; but we glory also in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; <a href="/cpdv/romans/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And not only that, but we also find glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation exercises patience, <a href="/nabre/romans/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, <a href="/nrsvce/romans/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And not only so, but we also glory in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation perfects patience in us; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And not only in this way, but we boast also in afflictions, for we know that affliction perfects patience in us,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; because we know that affliction produces patience, <a href="/godbey/romans/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And not only so, but let us also rejoice in tribulation; knowing that tribulation works out endurance; <a href="/haweis/romans/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And not only so, but we glory also in tribulations: knowing that tribulation produceth patience; <a href="/mace/romans/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and not only so, but we triumph in tribulation also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, probation; <a href="/wey/romans/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And not only so: we also exult in our sufferings, knowing as we do, that suffering produces fortitude; <a href="/worrell/romans/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation works out patience; <a href="/worsley/romans/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And not only so, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience, <a href="/parallel/romans/5-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=1101" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/5.htm">The Triumph of Faith</a> …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. 3<a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: Ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">Not</a> <a href="/greek/3440.htm" title="3440: monon (Adv) -- Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.">only</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">that,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2744.htm" title="2744: kauchōmetha (V-PIM/P-1P) -- To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt.">we also rejoice</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">our</a> <a href="/greek/2347.htm" title="2347: thlipsesin (N-DFP) -- Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure.">sufferings,</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: eidotes (V-RPA-NMP) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">because we know</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2347.htm" title="2347: thlipsis (N-NFS) -- Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure.">suffering</a> <a href="/greek/2716.htm" title="2716: katergazetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion.">produces</a> <a href="/greek/5281.htm" title="5281: hypomonēn (N-AFS) -- Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy.">perseverance;</a> 4perseverance, character; and character, hope.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a> 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. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a> 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. <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-7</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a> 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. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a> For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. <a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Hebrews 12:11</a> 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. <a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12-13</a> 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. <a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">2 Timothy 2:3</a> Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Philippians 1:29-30</a> 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. <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a> 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!” <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Acts 14:22</a> 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. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:3-4</a> 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. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-4.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:4-5</a> 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. <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Colossians 1:24</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience;but we.<a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Romans 8:35-37</a> Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? … <a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a> Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven… <a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22,23</a> 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.<a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a> For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;<a href="/hebrews/12-10.htm">Hebrews 12:10,11</a> 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… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/21-19.htm">Endurance</a> <a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm">Fortitude</a> <a href="/romans/4-17.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Perseverance</a> <a href="/romans/4-21.htm">Power</a> <a href="/john/12-24.htm">Produces</a> <a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Stedfastness</a> <a href="/acts/28-8.htm">Suffering</a> <a href="/acts/9-16.htm">Sufferings</a> <a href="/romans/2-9.htm">Tribulation</a> <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Tribulations</a> <a href="/romans/3-16.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/acts/20-19.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/romans/4-15.htm">Work</a> <a href="/romans/4-15.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/romans/4-15.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/5-4.htm">Endurance</a> <a href="/romans/5-11.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/romans/5-4.htm">Fortitude</a> <a href="/romans/5-4.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/5-11.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/romans/5-4.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/romans/5-4.htm">Perseverance</a> <a href="/romans/5-10.htm">Power</a> <a href="/romans/5-4.htm">Produces</a> <a href="/romans/5-11.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/romans/5-4.htm">Stedfastness</a> <a href="/romans/9-22.htm">Suffering</a> <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Sufferings</a> <a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Tribulation</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-13.htm">Tribulations</a> <a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/romans/7-5.htm">Work</a> <a href="/romans/13-10.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/romans/8-13.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 5</div>1. <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Being justified by faith, we have peace with God;</a> 2. <a href="/romans/5-2.htm">and joy in our hope;</a> 8. <a href="/romans/5-8.htm">that since we were reconciled by his blood, when we were enemies;</a> 10. <a href="/romans/5-10.htm">we shall much more be saved, being reconciled.</a> 12. <a href="/romans/5-12.htm">As sin and death came by Adam;</a> 17. <a href="/romans/5-17.htm">so much more righteousness and life by Jesus Christ.</a> 20. <a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Where sin abounded, grace did superabound.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It suggests that the benefits of faith extend beyond the initial experience of salvation.but we also rejoice in our sufferings, Rejoicing in sufferings is a countercultural concept, especially in the Greco-Roman world where suffering was often seen as a sign of divine displeasure. In the biblical context, suffering is seen as a tool for spiritual growth. This idea is echoed in <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a>, where trials are said to produce maturity and completeness. The early Christians, including Paul, often faced persecution, and this perspective provided them with a framework to understand and endure hardships.because we know that suffering produces perseverance; The term "perseverance" can also be understood as endurance or steadfastness. This reflects a process of character development that is central to Christian discipleship. The concept is similar to the refining of metals, where impurities are removed through intense heat. In a broader biblical context, this idea is seen in the life of Joseph, who endured many trials before rising to a position of power in Egypt (Genesis 37-50). Theologically, this process is part of sanctification, where believers are gradually conformed to the image of Christ, who Himself endured suffering (<a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2-3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of the letter, the early Christian community in Rome, which was diverse and included both Jewish and Gentile believers. 3. <a href="/topical/s/suffering.htm">Suffering</a> A central theme in this verse, referring to the trials and tribulations faced by believers, which are seen as opportunities for spiritual growth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_suffering.htm">Understanding Suffering</a> Suffering is not meaningless; it serves a divine purpose in the life of a believer. The Greek word for "suffering" implies pressure or distress, which can lead to spiritual growth. <a href="/topical/r/rejoicing_in_trials.htm">Rejoicing in Trials</a> Rejoicing in suffering is a counter-cultural response that reflects a deep trust in God's sovereignty. This joy is not based on the circumstances but on the outcome that God promises. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_through_suffering.htm">Perseverance through Suffering</a> Suffering produces perseverance (hypomon?), which is steadfastness or endurance. This endurance strengthens our character and faith, preparing us for future challenges. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_plan.htm">Faith in God's Plan</a> Trusting that God uses all things, including suffering, for the good of those who love Him (<a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>). Believers are called to have faith that God is refining and shaping them through trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 5</a> <a href="/q/how_does_endurance_build_faith.htm">How can endurance strengthen your faith and character?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_perseverance.htm">What does the Bible say about perseverance?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_suffering_lead_to_bitterness.htm">If suffering builds character, why do some people suffer so much that they become bitter instead?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_view_evil.htm">How does the Bible explain evil and suffering?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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 <a href="/matthew/5-10.htm" title="Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.">Matthew 5:10</a>; <a href="/matthew/5-12.htm" title="Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.">Matthew 5:12</a>, "Blessed are the persecuted;" <a href="/2_corinthians/11-30.htm" title="If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern my infirmities.">2Corinthians 11:30</a>; <a href="/context/2_corinthians/12-9.htm" title="And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest on me.">2Corinthians 12:9-10</a>, "glorying in infirmities;" <a href="/acts/5-41.htm" title="And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.">Acts 5:41</a>, "rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame;" <a href="/context/1_peter/4-12.htm" title="Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you:">1Peter 4:12-13</a>; "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. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>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. <a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Matthew 24:13</a>; <a href="/mark/13-13.htm">Mark 13:13</a>, "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. <a href="/commentaries/romans/5-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Not Οὐ (Ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. only μόνον (monon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3440.htm">Strong's 3440: </a> Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. [that], δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2744.htm">Strong's 2744: </a> To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2347.htm">Strong's 2347: </a> Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure. because we know εἰδότες (eidotes) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. suffering θλῖψις (thlipsis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2347.htm">Strong's 2347: </a> Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure. produces κατεργάζεται (katergazetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2716.htm">Strong's 2716: </a> From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion. perseverance; ὑπομονὴν (hypomonēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5281.htm">Strong's 5281: </a> Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. 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