Romans 5:1-8 ▼

1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

2 through whom we also have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we celebrate in hope of the glory of God.

3 And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;

4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;

5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

7 For one will hardly die for a righteous person; though perhaps for the good person someone would even dare to die.

8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.