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Romans 5:4 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Romans 5:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 5 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And patience, experience; and experience, hope:”
Romans 5:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 5:4
And patience, experience; and experience, hope—Paul traces a progressive chain: ὑπομονή (hypomonē, patient endurance) produces δοκιμή (dokimē, proven character/tested genuineness), which generates ἐλπίς (elpis, hope). The term dokimē derives from δοκιμάζω, to test metals for purity—trials refine believers, burning away dross and proving genuine faith (1 Peter 1:7).The progression is not automatic but reflects God's sanctifying work through affliction. Each link strengthens the next: trials test faith, testing proves genuineness, proven character deepens eschatological hope. This is the opposit...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 5:4
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“who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus”
“for when he has been approved”
“yet not crushed; perplexed”
“though now for a little while”
“no one came to help me”
“even when I am old and gray-haired”
“and pour out my soul within me”
“and yet well known; as dying”
“that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction”
“even my adversaries and my foes”