我們既因信稱義,就藉著我們的主耶穌基督得與神相和。
For which reason, because we have righteousness through faith, let us be at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
我們又藉著他,因信得進入現在所站的這恩典中,並且歡歡喜喜盼望神的榮耀。
Through whom, in the same way, we have been able by faith to come to this grace in which we now are; and let us have joy in hope of the glory of God.
不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的;因為知道患難生忍耐,
And not only so, but let us have joy in our troubles: in the knowledge that trouble gives us the power of waiting;
忍耐生老練,老練生盼望;
And waiting gives experience; and experience, hope:
盼望不至於羞恥,因為所賜給我們的聖靈將神的愛澆灌在我們心裡。
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.