John Trapp Complete Commentary - Romans 5:3
3 And not only so , but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; Ver. 3. We glory in tribulations ] As an old soldier doth in his scars of honour. SeeGalatians 6:17; Galatians 6:17 ; 2 Corinthians 7:4 . Feri, Domine, feri; nam a peccatis absolutus sum, saith Luther: Strike, Lord, and spare not, since I am acquitted by thee from my sins. Seca ambas, Cut of both, cried out that good bishop, when his hand was threatened to be cut off. A man that hath got his... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Romans 5:2
2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Ver. 2. We have access ] προσαγωγην , Christ leading us by the hand, and presenting us to the Father, with, "Behold, here am I, and the children whom thou hast given me." Ephesians 2:18 . Wherein we stand ] εστηκαμεν , not stirring a foot, for any temptation or percention. A metaphor from soldiers keeping their station in the battle. read more