1 Therefore, a having been justified by faith, 1 we have b peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 c through whom also we have access by faith into this grace d in which we stand, and e rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but f we also glory in tribulations, g knowing that tribulation produces 2 perseverance; 4 h and perseverance, 3 character; and character, hope. 5 i Now hope does not disappoint, j because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.