2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we Or let us boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only so, but we Or let us also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope.
5And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.