3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
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My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; …
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: 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 upon me. …
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-5)The precious benefits and privileges which flow from justification are such as should quicken us all to give diligence to make it sure to ourselves that we are justified, and then to take the comfort it renders to us, and to do the duty it calls for from us. The fruits of this tree of life are exceedingly precious. I. We have peace with God , Rom. 5:1. It is sin that breeds the quarrel between us…
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