Romans 15:4

For as many things as have been written before have been written for our instruction, that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.

Darby Translation

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 the Christ also did not please himself; but according as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproach thee have fallen upon me.

5Now the God of endurance and of encouragement give to you to be like-minded one toward another, according to Christ Jesus;

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Cross References

Romans 4:23Now it was not written on his account alone that it was reckoned to him,

Romans 8:24For we have been saved in hope; but hope seen is not hope; for what any one sees, why does he also hope?

1 Corinthians 9:9For in the law of Moses it is written, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that is treading out corn. Is God occupied about the oxen,

2 Timothy 3:16Every scripture [is] divinely inspired, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;

Hebrews 10:35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense.

1 Peter 1:13Wherefore, having girded up the loins of your mind, [be] sober [and] hope with perfect stedfastness in the grace [which will be] brought to you at [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 →

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