Romans 15:4

For whatever things were written aforetime, were written for our instruction; that we through the patience and the consolation of the Scriptures might have hope.

Noyes Bible

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 did not seek his own pleasure, but, as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me.”

5And may the God of patience and consolation grant that ye may be of the same mind one with another, according to Christ Jesus;

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Cross References

Romans 4:23And that it was so accounted was not written for his sake alone,

Romans 8:24For we were saved only in hope. But hope which is seen is not hope; how can a man hope for that which he seeth?

1 Corinthians 9:9For it is written in the law of Moses: “Thou shalt not muzzle an ox while treading out grain.” Is it for oxen that God careth?

2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is inspired by God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for discipline in righteousness;

Hebrews 10:35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward.

1 Peter 1:13Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope undoubtingly for the grace that is to be brought to you at the manifestation 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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