Romans 15:4
For whatever was written, was written to teach us, so that, through patience and the consolation of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
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Romans 4:23Now this has been written, that it was reputed to him unto justice, not only for his sake,
Romans 8:24For we have been saved by hope. But a hope which is seen is not hope. For when a man sees something, why would he hope?
1 Corinthians 9:9For it is written in the law of Moses: “You shall not bind the mouth of an ox, while it is treading out the grain.” Is God here concerned with the oxen?
2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture, having been divinely inspired, is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in justice,
Hebrews 10:35And so, do not lose your confidence, which has a great reward.
1 Peter 1:13For this reason, gird the waist of your mind, be sober, and hope perfectly in the grace that is offered to you in the revelation 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 →