Romans 15:4
Whatever things were written before were so written for our instruction, so that through the fortitude and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
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Romans 4:23Now it was not only for his sake that it was written that it was credited to him,
Romans 8:24Yes, we were saved in the hope, but a hope that is seen is not hope—why would anyone hope for what he sees?
1 Corinthians 9:9For it stands written in the Law of Moses: “You shall not muzzle an ox that is threshing.” Is it really about the oxen that God is concerned,
2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is God-breathed and is valuable for teaching, for reproving, for correcting, for training in righteousness,
Hebrews 10:35So do not throw away your confidence, which has a great recompense.
1 Peter 1:13Therefore, having girded up the loins of your mind, staying sober, rest your hope fully upon the grace being brought 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 →