Romans 15:4

For as many things as were written previously were written for our learning, so that through perseverance and through the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

In Context

3For Christ also did not please himself, but as it is written, The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell upon me.

5Now may the God of perseverance and of encouragement grant you to think the same way among each other, in accord with Christ Jesus,

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Cross References

Romans 4:23Now it was not written because of him alone that it was imputed to him,

Romans 8:24For we were saved to hope. But hope that is seen is not hope. For what is seen, why also hope for that?

1 Corinthians 9:9For it is written in the law of Moses thou shall not muzzle an ox threshing grain. Is God concerned about oxen,

2 Timothy 3:16Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for instruction, for reproof, for correction, for discipline in righteousness,

Hebrews 10:35Therefore do not throw off your boldness, which has great recompense of reward.

1 Peter 1:13Therefore having girded up the loins of your mind, being sober, hope entirely for the grace brought to you at the revealing of Jesus Christ.

Matthew Henry on Romans 15:2-5

Condescension and Self-denial; Tenderness and Generosity. ( a. d. 58.) 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. 4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. The… Read the whole commentary →

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