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Romans 5:3
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope: and hope doesn't disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
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Interpretation

Romans 5:3 shows a perseverance that is lived within study and play—see "perseverance" and "proven". Let perseverance in boundaries we honor—carry peace past preference.

Context

The setting is Romans—epistle/letter, highlighting perseverance. Within ch. 5, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “perseverance” and “proven”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Romans to Paul. In current research on Romans, generally accepted as Pauline.. Date: AD 57. Romans seems aimed at Church in Rome.. Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line. The letter binds doctrine to embodied practice. Argument and structure guide interpretation across the letter.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 57
Audience:Church in Rome.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd–3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46
Cross References1
  • James 1:2
    Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
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