1. Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
2. through whom we have gained access [by faith] to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God.
3. Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance,
4. and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope,
5. and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.
6. For Christ, while we were still helpless, yet died at the appointed time for the ungodly.
7. Indeed, only with difficulty does one die for a just person, though perhaps for a good person one might even find courage to die.
8. But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.