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I. A COMMON EVIL. "Tribulation." Men's tribulations are various.

1. Bodily.

2. Mental.

3. Social.

II. AN UNCOMMON RESULT. In the case of most tribulation worketh irritation, hostility, conflicting passions. But in the case of the Christly man it worketh patience, which does not mean —

1. Insensibility. Some are praised for their patience who should be denounced for their stoicism.

2. Weakness. Some are praised for their patience who lack the capacity of strong feeling. Patience implies exquisite sensibility, and the highest power: the power of reflection and of self-control.

(D. Thomas, D. D.)

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

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