Romans 5:4 WEB

²  through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

³  Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;

⁴  and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope:

⁵  and hope doesn't disappoint us, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

⁶  For while we were yet weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.