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New Living Translation

Romans 5:2

Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God's glory.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Atonement;   Catholicity;   God;   Grace of God;   Happiness;   Hope;   Joy;   Righteousness;   Salvation;   Scofield Reference Index - Grace;   Thompson Chain Reference - Access to God;   Admission, Exclusion;   Christ;   Door, Christ the;   Joy-Sorrow;   Prayer;   Privileges;   Rejoicing;   Special Privileges;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Access to God;   Faith;   Happiness of Saints in This Life;   Hope;   Joy;   Reconciliation with God;   Reward of Saints, the;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Adam;   Justificiation;   Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Grace;   Hope;   Joy;   Justification;   Paul;   Peace;   Righteousness;   Salvation;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Boasting;   Church, the;   Death of Christ;   Glorification;   Grace;   Hope;   Reconciliation;   Thessalonians, First and Second, Theology of;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Atonement;   Contentment;   Hope;   Imputation;   Intercession of Christ;   Joy;   Judgment, Last;   Law;   Man;   Pardon;   Easton Bible Dictionary - Contentment;   Glory;   Hope;   Justification;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Hebrews, the Epistle to the;   Justification;   Peter, the Epistles of;   Priest;   Romans, the Epistle to the;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Access;   Future Hope;   Glory;   Grace;   Love;   Romans, Book of;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Access;   Comfort;   Ethics;   Grace;   Hope;   Joy;   Person of Christ;   Priest;   Romans, Epistle to the;   Shekinah;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Access;   Access ;   Boasting;   Cheerfulness ;   Ethics;   Glory;   Grace;   Grace ;   Guilt (2);   Hope;   Hope ;   Immortality;   Joy;   Justification;   Justification (2);   Paul (2);   Peace (2);   Perseverance;   Presence;   Presence (2);   Priest;   Priest (2);   Romans Epistle to the;   Sacrifices ;   Trust;   King James Dictionary - Grace;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Acceptance;   Covenant, the New;   Lord;   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Access;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Justification;   Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary - Access;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Access;   Christ, Offices of;   Grace;   Hope;   Joy;   Propitiation;   Reconcile;  

Devotionals:

- Daily Light on the Daily Path - Devotion for September 7;   Every Day Light - Devotion for November 28;  

Parallel Translations

Easy-to-Read Version
Through our faith, Christ has brought us into that blessing of God's grace that we now enjoy. And we are very happy because of the hope we have of sharing God's glory.
Revised Standard Version
Through him we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
by who we have awaye in thorow fayth vnto this grace wherin we stonde aud reioyce in hope of the prayse that shalbe geven of God.
Hebrew Names Version
through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
International Standard Version
Through him we have also obtainedlet us also obtain">[fn] access by faithby faith">[fn] into this grace in which we stand, and we boastlet us boast">[fn] in our hope of sharing God's glory.John 10:9; 14:6; 1 Corinthians 15:1; Ephesians 2:18; 3:12; Hebrews 3:6; 10:19;">[xr]
New American Standard Bible
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.
New Century Version
who through our faith has brought us into that blessing of God's grace that we now enjoy. And we are happy because of the hope we have of sharing God's glory.
Update Bible Version
through whom also we have had our access by faith into this grace wherein we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Webster's Bible Translation
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
English Standard Version
Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
World English Bible
through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
By whom also we have been introduced through faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Weymouth's New Testament
through whom also, as the result of faith, we have obtained an introduction into that state of favour with God in which we stand, and we exult in hope of some day sharing in God's glory.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Bi whom we han niy goyng to, bi feith in to this grace, in which we stonden, and han glorie in the hope of the glorie of Goddis children.
English Revised Version
through whom also we have had our access by faith into this grace wherein we stand; and let us rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Berean Standard Bible
through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in the hope of the glory of God.
Contemporary English Version
Christ has also introduced us to God's undeserved kindness on which we take our stand. So we are happy, as we look forward to sharing in the glory of God.
Amplified Bible
Through Him we also have access by faith into this [remarkable state of] grace in which we [firmly and safely and securely] stand. Let us rejoice in our hope and the confident assurance of [experiencing and enjoying] the glory of [our great] God [the manifestation of His excellence and power].
American Standard Version
through whom also we have had our access by faith into this grace wherein we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Complete Jewish Bible
Also through him and on the ground of our trust, we have gained access to this grace in which we stand; so let us boast about the hope of experiencing God's glory.
Darby Translation
by whom we have also access by faith into this favour in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God.
Etheridge Translation
And by him we have been admitted through faith into this grace in which we stand, and exult in hope of the glory of Aloha.
Murdock Translation
By whom we are brought by faith into this grace, in which we stand and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
King James Version (1611)
By whom also wee haue accesse by faith, into this grace wherein wee stand, and reioyce in hope of the glory of God.
New Life Bible
By putting our trust in God, He has given us His loving-favor and has received us. We are happy for the hope we have of sharing the shining-greatness of God.
New Revised Standard
through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.
Geneva Bible (1587)
By who also through faith, we haue had this accesse into this grace, wherein we stand, and reioyce vnder ye hope of the glory of God.
George Lamsa Translation
Through him we have been brought by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and are proud in the hope of the glory of God.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Through whom also we have had, our introduction, by our faithinto this favour wherein we stand; and let us boast in hope of the glory of God.
Douay-Rheims Bible
By whom also we have access through faith into this grace wherein we stand: and glory in the hope of the glory of the sons of God.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
By whom also we haue had an entrauce by fayth, vnto this grace wherin we stande, and reioyce in hope of the glorie of God.
Good News Translation
He has brought us by faith into this experience of God's grace, in which we now live. And so we boast of the hope we have of sharing God's glory!
Christian Standard Bible®
We have also obtained access through him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
King James Version
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Lexham English Bible
through whom also we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we boast in the hope of the glory of God.
Literal Translation
through whom also we have had access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we glory on the hope of the glory of God.
Young's Literal Translation
through whom also we have the access by the faith into this grace in which we have stood, and we boast on the hope of the glory of God.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
by who also we haue an intraunce in faith vnto this grace, wherin we stonde, & reioyse in the hope of ye glorye for to come, which God shal geue.
Mace New Testament (1729)
who has given us access by faith to that degree of favour, we are in, by which we triumph in the hopes of divine glory.
New English Translation
through whom we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of God's glory.
New King James Version
through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Simplified Cowboy Version
We ride in grace and we live to ride for Him.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God.
Legacy Standard Bible
through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we boast in hope of the glory of God.

Contextual Overview

1 Therefore, since we have been made right in God's sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God's glory. 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

By whom: John 10:7, John 10:9, John 14:6, Acts 14:27, Ephesians 2:18, Ephesians 3:12, Hebrews 10:19, Hebrews 10:20, 1 Peter 3:18

wherein: Romans 5:9, Romans 5:10, Romans 8:1, Romans 8:30-39, Romans 14:4, John 5:24, 1 Corinthians 15:1, Ephesians 6:13, 1 Peter 1:4

and rejoice: Romans 5:5, Romans 8:24, Romans 12:12, Romans 15:13, Job 19:25-27, Psalms 16:9-11, Psalms 17:15, Proverbs 14:32, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 6:18, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 John 3:1-3

the glory: Romans 2:7, Romans 3:23, Romans 8:17, Romans 8:18, Exodus 33:18-20, Psalms 73:24, Matthew 25:21, John 5:24, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Revelation 3:21, Revelation 21:3, Revelation 21:11, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:4, Revelation 22:5

Reciprocal: Leviticus 3:1 - a sacrifice Psalms 1:1 - standeth Psalms 51:12 - joy Psalms 94:19 - General Psalms 149:5 - the saints Proverbs 10:28 - hope Proverbs 15:15 - but Proverbs 17:22 - merry Proverbs 29:6 - but Isaiah 25:9 - we will Ezekiel 16:63 - when Habakkuk 3:18 - I will rejoice Luke 7:50 - go John 1:16 - and grace John 3:15 - whosoever John 10:28 - they John 16:20 - your John 16:33 - in me Acts 8:39 - and he Acts 13:43 - the grace Acts 16:31 - Believe Acts 16:34 - and rejoiced Acts 26:18 - faith Romans 4:5 - But to Romans 11:20 - and Romans 15:7 - as 2 Corinthians 1:24 - for 2 Corinthians 6:10 - sorrowful Galatians 1:6 - the grace Galatians 2:16 - but Galatians 2:20 - I now Galatians 4:15 - the blessedness Galatians 5:22 - love Philippians 1:25 - joy Philippians 2:1 - any consolation Philippians 3:1 - rejoice Philippians 4:4 - alway Colossians 1:27 - the hope 1 Thessalonians 5:8 - the hope Titus 1:2 - hope Titus 2:11 - the grace Titus 3:7 - being Hebrews 4:3 - we Hebrews 6:11 - of hope Hebrews 7:2 - King of righteousness Hebrews 7:19 - we Hebrews 7:25 - by him James 1:9 - rejoice 1 Peter 1:6 - ye greatly 1 Peter 4:16 - but 1 Peter 5:12 - wherein

Cross-References

Genesis 1:27
So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Genesis 2:15
The Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it.
Genesis 2:23
"At last!" the man exclaimed. "This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh! She will be called ‘woman,' because she was taken from ‘man.'"
Malachi 2:15
Didn't the Lord make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly children from your union. So guard your heart; remain loyal to the wife of your youth.
Matthew 19:4
"Haven't you read the Scriptures?" Jesus replied. "They record that from the beginning ‘God made them male and female.'"
Mark 10:6
But ‘God made them male and female' from the beginning of creation.
Acts 17:26
From one man he created all the nations throughout the whole earth. He decided beforehand when they should rise and fall, and he determined their boundaries.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

By whom also we have access by faith,.... The access here spoken of is not to the blessing of justification; for though that is a grace which we have access to by Christ, and come at the knowledge of by faith, and enjoy the comfort of through it; and is a grace in which persons stand, and from which they shall never fall, and lays a solid foundation for rejoicing in hope of eternal glory; yet this sense would make the apostle guilty of a great tautology; and besides, he is not speaking of that blessing itself, but of its effects; and here of one distinct from "peace with God", before mentioned, as the word also manifestly shows: nor does it design any other blessing of grace, as pardon, adoption, sanctification, c. and an access thereunto not unto the free grace, favour, and good will of God, the source of all blessings; but to the throne of grace, which may be called

that grace, because of its name, for God, as the God of all grace, sits upon it; it is an high favour to be admitted to it; it is grace persons come thither for, and which they may expect to find there: and

in, or "at"

which we stand; which denotes boldness, courage, and intrepidity, and a freedom from a servile fear and bashful spirit, and a continued constant attendance at it; all which is consistent with reverence, humility, and submission to the will of God. Now access to the throne of grace, and standing at that, are "by" Christ. There is no access to God in our own name and righteousness, and upon the foot of our own works. Christ is the only way of access to God, and acceptance with him; he is the Mediator between God and us; he introduces into his Father's presence, gives audience at his throne, and renders both persons and services acceptable unto him: and this access is also "by faith"; and that both in God the Father, as our covenant God and Father; in faith of interest in his love and favour; believing his power and faithfulness, his fulness and sufficiency, and that he is a God hearing and answering prayer: and also in the Lord Jesus Christ; in his person for acceptance; in his righteousness for justification; in his blood for pardon; and in his fulness for every supply: and such as have access to the throne of grace by faith in Christ, being comfortably persuaded of their justification before God, through his righteousness imputed to them, can and do

rejoice in hope of the glory of God; which is another effect of justification by faith: by the "glory of God"; which is another effect of justification by faith: by the "glory of God", is not meant the essential glory of God; nor that which we ought to seek in all that we are concerned, and which we are to ascribe unto him on the account of his perfections and works; but that everlasting glory and happiness which he has prepared for his people, has promised to them, and has called them to by Christ, and will bestow upon them; of which he has given them a good hope through grace; and in the hope and believing views of which they can, and do rejoice, even amidst a variety of afflictions and tribulations in this world. The Vulgate Latin version reads, "in hope of the glory of the children of God"; eternal glory being proper to them.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

We have access - See the note at John 14:6, “I am the way,” etc. Doddridge renders it, “by whom we have been introduced,” etc. It means, “by whom we have the privilege of obtaining the favor of God which we enjoy when we are justified.” The word rendered “access” occurs but in two other places in the New Testament, Ephesians 2:18; Ephesians 3:12. By Jesus Christ the way is opened for us to obtain the favor of God.

By faith - By means of faith, Romans 1:17.

Into this grace - Into this favor of reconciliation with God.

Wherein we stand - In which we now are in consequence of being justified.

And rejoice - Religion is often represented as producing joy, Isaiah 12:3; Isaiah 35:10; Isaiah 52:9; Isaiah 61:3, Isaiah 61:7; Isaiah 65:14, Isaiah 65:18; John 16:22, John 16:24; Acts 13:52; Romans 14:17; Galatians 5:22; 1 Peter 1:8. The sources or steps of this joy are these:

(1) We are justified, or regarded by God as righteous.

(2) We are admitted into his favor, and abide there.

(3) We have the prospect of still higher and richer blessings in the fulness of his glory when we are admitted to heaven.

In hope - In the earnest desire and expectation of obtaining that glory. Hope is a complex emotion made up of a desire for an object; and an expectation of obtaining it. Where either of these is lacking, there is not hope. Where they are mingled in improper proportions, there is not peace. But where the desire of obtaining an object is attended with an expectation of obtaining it, in proportion to that desire, there exists that peaceful, happy state of mind which we denominate hope And the apostle here implies that the Christian has an earnest desire for that glory; and that he has a confident expectation of obtaining it. The result of that he immediately states to be, that we are by it sustained in our afflictions.

The glory of God - The glory that God will bestow on us. The word “glory” usually means splendor, magnificence, honor; and the apostle here refers to that honor and dignity which will be conferred on the redeemed when they are raised up to the full honors of redemption; when they shall triumph in the completion of the work: and be freed from sin, and pain, and tears, and permitted to participate in the full splendors that shall encompass the throne of God in the heavens; see the note at Luke 2:9; compare Revelation 21:22-24; Revelation 22:5; Isaiah 60:19-20.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Romans 5:2. By whom also — We are not only indebted to our Lord Jesus Christ for the free and full pardon which we have received, but our continuance in a justified state depends upon his gracious influence in our hearts, and his intercession before the throne of God.

We have access — προσαγωγην εσχηκαμεν, We have received this access. It was only through Christ that we could at first approach God; and it is only through him that the privilege is continued to us. And this access to God, or introduction to the Divine presence, is to be considered as a lasting privilege. We are not brought to God for the purpose of an interview, but to remain with him; to be his household; and, by faith, to behold his face, and walk in the light of his countenance.

Into this grace — This state of favour and acceptance.

Wherein we stand — Having firm footing, and a just title through the blood of the Lamb to the full salvation of God.

And rejoice — Have solid happiness, from the evidence we have of our acceptance with Him.

In hope of the glory of God. — Having our sins remitted, and our souls adopted into the heavenly family, we are become heirs; for if children, then heirs, Galatians 4:7; and that glory of God is now become our endless inheritance. While the Jews boast of their external privileges-that they have the temple of God among them; that their priests have an entrance to God as their representatives, carrying before the mercy-seat the blood of their offered victims; we exult in being introduced by Jesus Christ to the Divine presence; his blood having been shed and sprinkled for this purpose; and thus we have, spiritually and essentially, all that these Jewish rites, &c., signified. We are in the peace of God, and we are happy in the enjoyment of that peace, and have a blessed foretaste of eternal glory. Thus we have heaven upon earth, and the ineffable glories of God in prospect.


 
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