1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God

through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 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. 3 And not only this, but we also exult 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 man; though perhaps

for the good man someone would dare even to die. 8 But God

demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners,

Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His

blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. 10 For if

while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of

His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His

life. 11 And not only this, but we also exult in God through our Lord

Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

Romans 5:1-11 NASB