^{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.

^{6 Ref} For while we were yet weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

^{3 Ref} And not only so, but let us have joy in our troubles: in the knowledge that trouble gives us the power of waiting;

^{4 Ref} And waiting gives experience; and experience, hope:

^{5 Ref} And hope does not put to shame; because our hearts are full of the love of God through the Holy Spirit which is given to us.

^{6 Ref} For when we were still without strength, at the right time Christ gave his life for evil-doers.

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

^{4 Ref} And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

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

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