Romans
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
Romans 5:3
Romans 5:3 (KJV) speaks to perseverance, trials, and endurance — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”
Acts of the Apostles 14:22“Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”
James 1:3“Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.”
James 5:11“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
James 1:2“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:”
1 Peter 1:6“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”
Psalms 34:19
Common questions
What does Romans 5:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 5:3 reads: "And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;" The verse speaks to perseverance, trials, and endurance. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Romans 5:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;" is Romans 5:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 5:3?
Verses that sit beside Romans 5:3 include Acts of the Apostles 14:22, James 1:3, and James 5:11. Reading them alongside Romans 5:3 deepens the theme of perseverance.
How can I pray with Romans 5:3?
Read Romans 5:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.