Faith Triumphs
1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, 5:1 Rm 3:28 we have peace 5:1 Other mss read faith, let us have peace, which can also be translated faith, let us grasp the fact that we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 5:1 Rm 5:112 We have also obtained access through him 5:2 Eph 2:18; 3:12; Heb 10:19–20; 1Pt 3:18 by faith 5:2 Other mss omit by faith into this grace in which we stand, 5:2 1Co 15:1 and we boast 5:2 Or rejoice, also in vv. 3,11 in the hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, 5:3 Rm 5:11; 8:23; 9:10; 2Co 8:19 but we also boast in our afflictions, 5:3 Mt 5:12; Jms 1:2–3 because we know that affliction produces endurance, 5:3 Lk 21:194 endurance produces proven character, 5:4 Php 2:22; Jms 1:12 and proven character produces hope. 5 This hope will not disappoint us, 5:5 Ps 119:116; Rm 9:33; Heb 6:18–20 because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts 5:5 Ac 2:33; 10:45; Gl 4:6; Ti 3:6 through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.