^{3 Ref} Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;

^{4 Ref} and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope:

^{5 Ref} and hope doesn't disappoint us, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

^{3 Ref} And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;

^{4 Ref} and stedfastness, approvedness; and approvedness, hope:

^{5 Ref} and hope putteth not to shame; because the love of God hath been shed abroad in our hearts through the Holy Spirit which was given unto us.