1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Romans 5:3 | And not only so, but we glory also in tribulations: *knowing that tribulation worketh patience: James 1:3. | We glory in spirit in the afflictions, oppression, and persecution, which we suffer as Christians, esteeming them a great blessing. Thus the apostles went rejoicing from before the council, because they had been thought worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of Jesus. (Acts v.) And St. James (James 1.) says: Think it the greatest joy when you fall into various temptations: (that is, tribulations) for these sufferings greatly serve to confirm the elect in the hopes which they have of enjoying the glory of the world to come. (Estius) |