Results of Justification by Faith

5 ^(A)Therefore, having been justified by faith, ^[a](B)we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ² through whom also we have ^(C)obtained our introduction by faith into this grace ^(D)in which we stand; and ^[b]we boast in hope of the glory of God. ^3 (E)And not only this, but ^[c]we also ^(F)boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction brings about ^(G)perseverance; ⁴ and ^(H)perseverance, ^(I)proven character; and proven character, hope; ⁵ and hope ^(J)does not put to shame, because the love of God has been ^(K)poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

⁴ Love ^(A)is patient, love is kind, ^(B)is not jealous, does not brag, is not ^(C)puffed up;

¹² So, as the ^(A)elect of God, holy and beloved, ^(B)put on a ^(C)heart of compassion, kindness, ^(D)humility, gentleness, and ^[a](E)patience; ^13 (F)bearing with one another, and ^(G)graciously forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone, ^(H)just as the Lord graciously forgave you, so also should you. ¹⁴ Above all these things put on love, which is ^[b](I)the perfect bond of ^(J)unity. ¹⁵ And let ^(K)the peace of Christ ^[c]rule in your hearts, to which ^[d]indeed you were called in ^(L)one body, and ^[e]be thankful.