King James Version
Romans 5:3 in the King James Version says “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;” — study this verse from Romans chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
Romans 5:3 · KJV
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
And not only so, but we glory in 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 by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“knowing”
G1492used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
“worketh”
G2716to work fully, i.e., accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion
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