Give attention to where Paul puts “hope ” in his reasoning:“ Let us exult while in tribulations, since we know that tribulation produces endurance; endurance, in turn, an approved condition; the approved condition, in turn, hope, and the hope does not lead to disappointment; because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy spirit. ” ​ — Romans 5: 3 - 5.
अगदी सुरवातीला परिपूर्ण जीवनाविषयी ऐकल्यावर आपल्याला जी आशा मिळाली, तेव्हाच्या आपल्या ज्या भावना होत्या त्यांविषयी येथे पौल बोलत नव्हता हे यावरून कळून येते.