Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Romans 5:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)
And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Romans 5:3-5 (NKJV)
thlipsis – Greek: compression or constriction by an outside cause, especially. of the blood vessels or another part of the body.
“Why Not Choose Life?” Rick Moffett
dokimē – Greek: character, test, proof, severe trial, stand the test.