Romans 15:4

These Scriptures were written down in the past to help us understand, and to encourage us so that we could wait patiently in hope.

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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

3Christ didn't live to please himself, but as Scripture says of him, “The insults of those who abused you have fallen on me.”

5May the God who gives patience and encouragement help you to be in full agreement among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus,

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Cross References

Romans 4:23The words “Abraham was considered right” weren't just written down for his benefit.

Romans 8:24For we were saved by hope. Yet hope that's already seen isn't hope at all. Who hopes for what they can already see?

1 Corinthians 9:9In the law of Moses it's written, “Don't muzzle the ox when it's threshing out the grain.” Was God just thinking about oxen?

2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture inspired by God is useful for teaching, for confronting what is wrong, for setting us straight, and for telling us what is right.

Hebrews 10:35So don't lose your confidence in God—it will be richly rewarded.

1 Peter 1:13Make sure your minds are in gear. Be clear-headed. Fix your hope exclusively on the grace you'll be given when Jesus is revealed.

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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