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Romans 5

Rom. 5:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
patience
hupomone (Greek #5281)
cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
KJV usage: enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting).
Pronounce: hoop-om-on-ay'
Origin: from 5278
, experience
dokime (Greek #1382)
test (abstractly or concretely); by implication, trustiness
KJV usage: experience(-riment), proof, trial.
Pronounce: dok-ee-may'
Origin: from the same as 1384
; and
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
experience
dokime (Greek #1382)
test (abstractly or concretely); by implication, trustiness
KJV usage: experience(-riment), proof, trial.
Pronounce: dok-ee-may'
Origin: from the same as 1384
, hope
elpis (Greek #1680)
expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
KJV usage: faith, hope.
Pronounce: el-pece'
Origin: from a primary ἔλπω (to anticipate, usually with pleasure)
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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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patience.
Rom. 15:4• 4For as many things as were written before were written for our instruction, that through endurance and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope. (Rom. 15:4)
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2 Cor. 1:4‑6• 4that comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those that are in any tribulation through the comfort with which we are comforted ourselves by God,
5because as the sufferings of the b Christ abound toward us, even so through the Christ aboundeth also our comfort.
6But, whether we be in tribulation, [it is] for your comfort and salvation, that worketh in endurance of the same sufferings which we also suffer (and our hope [is] steadfast for you); c whether we be comforted, [it is] for your comfort and salvation,
(2 Cor. 1:4‑6)
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2 Cor. 4:8‑12• 8in everything being afflicted, yet not straitened, sorely yet not utterly perplexed,
9persecuted yet not forsaken, cast down yet not destroyed,
10always bearing about in the body the dying of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our body.
11For we that live are ever being delivered up unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh.
12So that death worketh in us, but life in you.
(2 Cor. 4:8‑12)
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2 Cor. 6:9‑10• 9as unknown and well known, as dying and, behold, we live, as chastened and not put to death,
10as grieved but always rejoicing, as poor but enriching many, as having nothing and possessing all things.
(2 Cor. 6:9‑10)
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James 1:12• 12Blest [is] a man who endureth trial; because, having been put to the proof, he shall receive the crown of life which he promised to those that love him. (James 1:12)
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1 Peter 1:6‑7• 6Wherein ye exult, now for a little (if it is needful) put to grief in manifold trials,
7that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold that perisheth though proved by fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at [the] revelation of Jesus Christ:
(1 Peter 1:6‑7)
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1 Peter 5:10• 10But the God of all grace that called you unto his everlasting glory in Christ Jesus, after having suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, ground: (1 Peter 5:10)
and experience.
Josh. 10:24‑25• 24{i}And it came to pass when they had brought forth those kings to Joshua, that Joshua called to all the men of Israel, and said to the captains of the men of war who went with him, Come forward, put your feet on the necks of these kings. And they came forward and put their feet on their necks.{/i}
25{i}And Joshua said to them, Fear not, neither be dismayed; be strong and courageous, for thus will Jehovah do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.{/i}
(Josh. 10:24‑25)
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1 Sam. 17:34‑37• 34And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock:
35and I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.
36Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.
37{i}And David said,{/i} Jehovah that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and Jehovah be with thee.
(1 Sam. 17:34‑37)
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Psa. 27:2‑3• 2When evil doers drew near unto me to eat my flesh,{HR}Mine adversaries and mine enemies against me,{HR}They stumbled and fell.
3Though a host encamp against me, my heart doth not fear;{HR}Though war rise up against me, in this I [am] confident.
(Psa. 27:2‑3)
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Psa. 42:4‑5• 4These things do I remember, and I pour out my soul within me;{HR}When I pass through the crowd, I go softly with them{HR}Unto the house of God with the voice of singing and praise,{HR}A multitude keeping a feast.
5Why art thou cast down,{HR}[O] my soul, and hast been disquieted within me?{HR}Wait thou for God, for I shall yet praise him{HR}[For] the help of his countenance.
(Psa. 42:4‑5)
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Psa. 71:14,18‑24• 14And as for me, continually will I hope{HR}And will praise thee more and more.
18Yea also unto old age and grey hairs,{HR}O God, forsake me not,{HR}Until I declare, thine arm to a generation,{HR}Thy might to every one that is to come.
19And thy righteousness, O God, [is] very high;{HR}Thou who hast done great things,{HR}O God, who [is] like thee?
20Thou who hast made us see many distresses and evils,{HR}Wilt turn and make us live,{HR}And from the depths of the earth wilt turn and bring us up.
21Thou wilt increase my greatness{HR}And surround me with comfort.
22Also on my part I will thank thee with the psaltery,{HR}Thy truth, O my God; I will sing psalms to thee with the harp,{HR}O Holy One of Israel.
23My lips shall exult when I sing praises to thee;{HR}And my soul which thou hast redeemed.
24My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day;{HR}For they shall be ashamed,{HR}For they shall be confounded,{HR}That seek evil to me.
(Psa. 71:14,18‑24)
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2 Cor. 4:8‑10• 8in everything being afflicted, yet not straitened, sorely yet not utterly perplexed,
9persecuted yet not forsaken, cast down yet not destroyed,
10always bearing about in the body the dying of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our body.
(2 Cor. 4:8‑10)
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2 Tim. 4:16‑18• 16At my first defence no one took my part, but all deserted me: may it not be laid to their account.
17But the Lord stood by me and gave me power, that through me the proclamation might be fully made, and all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of a lion's mouth.
18The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve for his heavenly kingdom; to whom [be] the glory unto the ages of the ages. Amen.
(2 Tim. 4:16‑18)
 "Experience" means ''practical proof." It refers to the process of learning in the pathway of faith, whereby we gain experimental knowledge of God and His ways. We prove by experience that He is as good as His Word. (The Great Results of Justification and Reconciliation: Romans 5:1-11 by B. Anstey)
 These experiences with the Lord not only strengthen our faith and confidence in God; they also tum our hearts heavenward—toward our "hope." (The Great Results of Justification and Reconciliation: Romans 5:1-11 by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and endurance, experience; and experience, hope;

W. Kelly Translation

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and endurance proof, and proof hope: