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.
Perhatikanlah di mana Paulus mencantumkan unsur ” harapan ” dalam kerangka nalarnya, ” Biarlah kita bersukaria selama menderita kesengsaraan, karena kita mengetahui bahwa kesengsaraan menghasilkan ketekunan; selanjutnya, ketekunan akan menghasilkan keadaan diperkenan; selanjutnya, keadaan diperkenan akan menghasilkan harapan, dan harapan tidak akan mengecewakan; karena kasih Allah telah dicurahkan ke dalam hati kita melalui roh kudus. ” ​ — Roma 5: ​ 3 - 5.