1 "Therefore,
having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord
Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access
by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the
glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also
glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;
4 and perseverance, character; and character,
hope. 5 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."