Romans 5:4 cpdv — and patience leads to proving, yet truly proving leads to hope,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and patience leads to proving, yet truly proving leads to hope, "

— Romans 5:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Romans 5 — Context

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Therefore, having been justified by faith, let us be at peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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For through him we also have access by faith to this grace, in which we stand firm, and to glory, in the hope of the glory of the sons of God.

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And not only that, but we also find glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation exercises patience,

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and patience leads to proving, yet truly proving leads to hope,

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but hope is not unfounded, because the love of God is poured forth in our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

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Yet why did Christ, while we were still infirm, at the proper time, suffer death for the impious?

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Now someone might barely be willing to die for the sake of justice, for example, perhaps someone might dare to die for the sake of a good man.

Romans 5:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 5:4 say?
Romans 5:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and patience leads to proving, yet truly proving leads to hope, ”
Where is Romans 5:4 in the Bible?
Romans 5:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 5, verse 4.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 5:4.
What translation should I read Romans 5:4 in?
Romans 5:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 5:4?
Romans 5:4 reads (CPDV): “and patience leads to proving, yet truly proving leads to hope, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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