A citation from the library
Clement of Alexandria, on Rom 5:3
Clement of Alexandria · c. A.D. 150–215
Rom 5:3 · Douay-Rheims
“And not only so; but we glory also in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
On this verse:
“Divinely, therefore, Paul writes expressly, "Tribulation worketh, patience, and patience experience, and experience hope; and hope maketh not ashamed." For the patience is on account of the hope in the future.”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.