Romans 5 · Verse 2

Romans 5:2

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Romans 5:2, King James Version

Romans 5:2 in other translations

BSBthrough whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
WEBthrough whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
ASVthrough whom also we have had our access by faith into this grace wherein we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
YLTthrough whom also we have the access by the faith into this grace in which we have stood, and we boast on the hope of the glory of God.
DARBYby whom we have also access by faith into this favour in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God.
BBEThrough whom, in the same way, we have been able by faith to come to this grace in which we now are; and let us have joy in hope of the glory of God.
WebsterBy whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

What does Romans 5:2 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2. By whom also we have--"have had" access by faith into this grace--favor with God. wherein we stand--that is "To that same faith which first gave us 'peace with God' we owe our introduction into that permanent standing in the favor of God which the justified enjoy." As it is difficult to distinguish this from the peace first mentioned, we regard it as merely an additional phase of the same [Meyer, Philippi, Mehring], rather than something new [Beza, Tholuck, Hodge]. and rejoice--"glory," "boast," "triumph"--"rejoice" is not strong enough. in hope of the glory of God--On "hope," see on Ro 5:4.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 2. We have access. Jn 14:6. "I am the way," etc. Doddridge renders it, "by whom we have been introduced," etc. It means, by whom we have the privilege of obtaining the favour of God which we enjoy when we are justified. The word rendered "access" occurs but in two other places in the New Testament, Eph 2:18, 3:12. By Jesus Christ the way is opened for us to obtain the favour of God.

By faith. By means of faith, Rom 1:17.

Into this grace. Into this favour of reconciliation with God.

Wherein we stand. In which we now are in consequence of being justified.

And rejoice. Religion is often represented as producing joy, Isa 12:3, 35:10, 52:9, 61:3,7, 65:14,18, Jn 16:22,24, Acts 13:52, Rom 14:17; Gal 5:22, 1Pet 1:8. The sources or steps of this joy are these:

(1.) We are justified, or regarded by God as righteous.

(2.) We are admitted into his favour, and abide there.

(3.) We have the prospect of still higher and richer blessings in the fulness of his glory when we are admitted to heaven.

In hope. In the earnest desire and expectation of obtaining that glory. Hope is a complex emotion, made up of a desire for an object, and an expectation of obtaining it. Where either of these is wanting, there is not hope. Where they are mingled in improper proportions, there is not peace. But where the desire of obtaining an object is attended with an expectation of obtaining it in proportion to that desire, there exists that peaceful, happy state of mind which we denominate hope. And the apostle here implies that the Christian has an earnest desire for that glory; and that he has a confident expectation of obtaining it. The result of that he immediately states to be, that we are by it sustained in our afflictions.

The glory of God. The glory that God will bestow on us. The word glory usually means splendour, magnificence, honour; and the apostle here refers to that honour and dignity which will be conferred on the redeemed when they are raised up to the full honours of redemption; when they shall triumph in the completion of the work; and be freed from sin, and pain, and tears, and permitted to participate in the full splendours that shall encompass the throne of God in the heavens. Lk 2:9. Comp. Rev 21:22-24; Rev 22:5, Isa 60:19,20.

(f) "whom also" Jn 14:6 (g) "rejoice in hope" Heb 3:6

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 2 By whom also - We are not only indebted to our Lord Jesus Christ for the free and full pardon which we have received, but our continuance in a justified state depends upon his gracious influence in our hearts, and his intercession before the throne of God. We have access - προσαγωγην εσχηκαμεν, We have received this access. It was only through Christ that we could at first approach God; and it is only through him that the privilege is continued to us. And this access to God, or introduction to the Divine presence, is to be considered as a lasting privilege. We are not brought to God for the purpose of an interview, but to remain with him; to be his household; and, by faith, to behold his face, and walk in the light of his countenance. Into this grace - This state of favor and acceptance. Wherein we stand - Having firm footing, and a just title through the blood of the Lamb to the full salvation of God. And rejoice - Have solid happiness, from the evidence we have of our acceptance with Him. In hope of the glory of God - Having our sins remitted, and our souls adopted into the heavenly family, we are become heirs; for if children, then heirs, Gal 4:7; and that glory of God is now become our endless inheritance. While the Jews boast of their external privileges - that they have the temple of God among them; that their priests have an entrance to God as their representatives, carrying before the mercy-seat the blood of their offered victims; we exult in being introduced by Jesus Christ to the Divine presence; his blood having been shed and sprinkled for this purpose; and thus we have, spiritually and essentially, all that these Jewish rites, etc., signified. We are in the peace of God, and we are happy in the enjoyment of that peace, and have a blessed foretaste of eternal glory. Thus we have heaven upon earth, and the ineffable glories of God in prospect.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Romans 5:1-5

The grace of God, through the righteousness of Christ, has more power to bring salvation, than Adam's sin had to bring misery, (15-19) as grace did superabound. (20-21) Verses 1-5 A blessed change takes place in the sinner's state, when he becomes a true believer, whatever he has been. Being justified by faith he has peace with God. The holy, righteous God, cannot be at peace with a sinner, while under the guilt of…

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Romans 5:2 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

δι᾽di᾽throughG1223
οὗhouwhomG3739
καὶkaialsoG2532
τὴνtēn<the>G3588
προσαγωγὴνprosagōgēnaccessG4318
ἐσχήκαμενeschēkamenwe have hadG2192
τῇtēa<the>G3588
πίστειpisteiby faithG4102
εἰςeisintoG1519
τὴνtēn<the>G3588
χάρινcharingraceG5485
ταύτηνtautēnthisG3778
ἐνeninG1722
ᾗhēwhichG3739
ἑστήκαμεν,hestēkamenwe have stood,G2476
καὶkaiandG2532
καυχώμεθαkauchōmethawe boastG2744
ἐπ᾽ep᾽inG1909
ἐλπίδιelpidihopeG1680
τῆςtēsof theG3588
δόξηςdoxēsgloryG1391
τοῦtou<the>G3588
θεοῦ.theouof God.G2316

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Cross references for Romans 5:2

  • Ephesians 2:18

    For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

  • Ephesians 3:12

    In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

  • Romans 12:12

    Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

  • 1 Corinthians 15:1

    Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;

  • 1 Peter 3:18

    For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:16

    Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,

  • Hebrews 3:6

    But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:17

    For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

  • John 10:9

    I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

  • John 5:24

    Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

  • Psalms 17:15

    As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

  • Hebrews 10:19-20

    Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
By whom.
Joh 10:7,9; 14:6; Ac 14:27; Eph 2:18; 3:12; Heb 10:19,20; 1Pe 3:18
wherein.
9,10; 8:1,30-39; 14:4; Joh 5:24; 1Co 15:1; Eph 6:13; 1Pe 1:4
and rejoice.
5; 8:24; 12:12; 15:13; Job 19:25-27; Ps 16:9-11; 17:15; Pr 14:32
2Th 2:16; Heb 3:6; 6:18; 1Pe 1:3-9; 1Jo 3:1-3
the glory.
2:7; 3:23; 8:17,18; Ex 33:18-20; Ps 73:24; Mt 25:21; Joh 5:24
2Co 3:18; 4:17; Re 3:21; 21:3,11,23; 22:4,5

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Context

  • Romans 5:1

    Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

  • Romans 5:2

    By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

  • Romans 5:3

    And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

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Romans 5:2 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Por el cual también tenemos entrada por la fe á esta gracia en la cual estamos firmes, y nos gloriamos en la esperanza de la gloria de Dios.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		par lequel nous avons trouvé aussi accès, par la foi, à cette faveur dans laquelle nous sommes, et nous nous glorifions dans l’espérance de la gloire de Dieu.
German
Elberfelder 1871		durch welchen wir mittelst des Glaubens auch Zugang haben zu dieser Gnade, in welcher wir stehen, und rühmen uns in der Hoffnung der Herrlichkeit Gottes.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		per quem et habemus accessum per fidem in gratiam istam, in qua stamus, et gloriamur in spe gloriæ filiorum Dei.