What does Romans 5:4 mean?

Romans 5:4 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Romans 5:4 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

4And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

5And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

6For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

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