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Romans 5:4

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 4 endurance, in turn, an approved condition;+ the approved condition, in turn, hope,+

Romans 5:4

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 4 ἡ the δὲ but ὑπομονὴ endurance δοκιμήν, testedness, ἡ the δὲ but δοκιμὴ testedness ἐλπίδα, hope,

Romans 5:4

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 4 endurance, in turn, an approved condition;+ the approved condition, in turn, hope,+

Romans Study Notes—Chapter 5

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 5:4
  
  hope: In the Bible, the basic sense of the Greek term el·pisʹ, used here, is “expectation of good.” In this context, Paul mentions hope last in a series—after tribulation, endurance, an approved condition. So he is obviously not referring to the initial hope gained by accepting the good news from God. Rather, he is referring to a reinforced hope that a Christian can gain after enduring. When a Christian faithfully endures trials, he realizes that he has God’s approval. This realization strengthens his initial hope.—Heb 6:11.