Cross references
Romans 5:3
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
Romans 5:3 has 16 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 16 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to James 1:2–3 (98 votes) and James 1:12 (66 votes). 68 other verses point back to it. It links with 26 other books, from Judges 14 to Revelation 7.
Which verses does Romans 5:3 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- James 1:2–398 votes
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
- James 1:1266 votes
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
- 1 Peter 3:1453 votes
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9–1045 votes
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
- 2 Corinthians 4:1741 votes
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
- Luke 6:22–2322 votes
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.
- Romans 8:35–3716 votes
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” …
- Luke 21:1914 votes
By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
- Hebrews 12:10–1113 votes
Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.
- Matthew 5:10–129 votes
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. …
- Philippians 2:17–188 votes
- Acts 5:417 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:23–307 votes
- Ephesians 3:136 votes
- Philippians 1:294 votes
- 1 Peter 4:16–174 votes
Which verses point to Romans 5:3?
The 10 strongest of 68.