Romans 5

3 And not only this, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we**Here "because" is supplied as a component of the participle ("know") which is understood as causal know that affliction produces patient endurance, 4 and patient endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.